The Town FilesNashville-Davidson, Tennessee
Metropolitan government in Davidson County · population 689,447 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $413,600
- Household income
- $77,371
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 34.5
Nashville-Davidson is a metropolitan government of 689,447 people in Davidson County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $413,600, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for young professionals than 99% of Tennessee towns, more vibrant than 99% of Tennessee towns, better transit than 99% of Tennessee towns.
How Nashville-Davidson ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Nashville-Davidson is worth $413,600, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 5.3 times the median household income of $77,371, which is more affordable than 9% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $1,586 a month. 52.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Nashville-Davidson | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $413,600 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,586 | $863 |
| Median household income | $77,371 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.3× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 52.4% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Nashville-Davidson
| People | Nashville-Davidson | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.7% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.0% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.3% | — |
| Work from home | 20.4% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 24.7 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.6% | 88.2% |
Weather in Nashville-Davidson
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 27.5°F. About 53.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.7 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 51 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 75 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nashville-Davidson since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on December 24, 1988 about 9.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 320 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 9, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 104 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 12, 1966.
Severe weather in Davidson County since 1996
Davidson County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4878: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 13, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4751: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Davidson County
Davidson County had 555,405 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $83,096 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Nashville-Davidson itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Nashville-Davidson
56 public schools with 21,033 students, about 17.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr School | 7-12 | 1,219 | 20.3 |
| Hume - Fogg High | 9-12 | 893 | 19.0 |
| East End Preparatory School (charter) | K-8 | 756 | 25.2 |
| Stratford STEM Magnet School | 6-12 | 756 | 15.4 |
| Meigs Middle | 5-8 | 693 | 21.0 |
| Maplewood High | 9-12 | 686 | 19.1 |
| RePublic High School (charter) | 9-12 | 624 | 36.7 |
| Dan Mills Elementary | PK-5 | 604 | 15.9 |
| Explore Community School (charter) | K-8 | 560 | 18.7 |
| Head Middle | 5-8 | 551 | 18.4 |
| East Nashville Magnet High School | 9-12 | 547 | 16.1 |
| Pearl-Cohn High | 9-12 | 545 | 17.0 |
Towns near Nashville-Davidson
- Belle Meade, TN6.4 mi · 2,901 people · home $2,000,001
- Oak Hill, TN7.2 mi · 4,891 people · home $1,199,600
- Forest Hills, TN7.6 mi · 5,038 people · home $1,413,100
- Goodlettsville, TN12.0 mi · 17,789 people · home $381,900
- Brentwood, TN12.3 mi · 45,373 people · home $1,031,300
- Green Hill, TN12.6 mi · 6,518 people · home $365,900
- Hendersonville, TN13.8 mi · 61,753 people · home $430,700
- Ashland City, TN15.0 mi · 5,193 people · home $294,100
Nashville-Davidson questions
Is Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Nashville-Davidson scores better for retirees than 8% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 3%. 12.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.5).
How much does a house cost in Nashville-Davidson?
The median owner-occupied home in Nashville-Davidson is valued at $413,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,371, so homes cost about 5.3 times income. Median rent is $1,586 a month.
What is the weather like in Nashville-Davidson?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 27.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.2 inches of precipitation a year and 4.7 inches of snow.
Does Nashville-Davidson get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nashville-Davidson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on December 24, 1988. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)