Here's what it costs to live in Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,586 per month, while the typical home is valued around $413,600. Households earn a median of $77,371 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 38. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$77,371
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,586
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$413,600
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,507
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,578
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,730
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,211
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
690,130
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.5 yrs
Census ACS
38.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
37
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,487
Per month
Avg Home Value
$427,885
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 37013 | — | $1,359 | $270,300 |
| ZIP 37015 | — | $1,199 | $236,400 |
| ZIP 37027 | — | $1,925 | $762,300 |
| ZIP 37064 | — | $1,686 | $593,000 |
| ZIP 37072 | — | $1,296 | $298,600 |
| ZIP 37076 | — | $1,356 | $302,700 |
| ZIP 37080 | — | $1,002 | $294,000 |
| ZIP 37086 | — | $1,603 | $242,000 |
| ZIP 37115 | — | $1,182 | $246,600 |
| ZIP 37122 | — | $1,732 | $402,800 |
Showing top 10 of 37 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
39°F
July Avg
80°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.4
poor
Hospitals
10
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
87.2%
The cost of living index for Nashville-Davidson is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Nashville-Davidson is $1,586 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Nashville-Davidson is $77,371 per year.
The median home value in Nashville-Davidson is $413,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Nashville-Davidson has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Tennessee is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
