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Living in
Brentwood.
About
Life in Brentwood
If you work in Nashville, the 26-minute average commute is reasonable for suburban living. That said, this affluence comes with a cost: homes are expensive, rent averages $2,850 monthly, and the overall community skews toward married professionals with college degrees. Winters are mild but include occasional ice and snow, while summers get hot and humid.
Brentwood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Foreign-Born
9.2%
Broadband Internet
96.7%
of households
Population Growth
-0.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.2% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Brentwood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Brentwood, the largest foreign-born group is from India (26.1%), and 2.4% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
26.8%
of residents
65 and Older
16.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
13.7%
of households
Married Couples
78.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.06
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 138% above TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Brentwood
In Brentwood, rent runs 138% above the TN average, and home values are 260% above the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,192
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
90.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,388,985 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below TN average
Unemployment in Brentwood
Unemployment in Brentwood is 0.7 percentage points lower than the TN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Brentwood Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.7 min avg
How Brentwood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Brentwood, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 81% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Brentwood runs 81% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
61.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
632.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Brentwood Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
85.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Williamson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Williamson County, which includes Brentwood, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $177,000 |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $471,000 |
| 2023 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.4M |
| 2022 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $127,000 |
| 2021 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2020 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2019 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $225,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $99,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Williamson County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Williamson County, which includes Brentwood, is typically good.
Median AQI
40
Williamson County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Brentwood has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.4"
Annual Snowfall
1.7"
Hot Days/Year
51
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
98
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
133
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 26°F | 4.65" |
| Feb | 53°F | 28°F | 4.74" |
| Mar | 61°F | 35°F | 5.46" |
| Apr | 71°F | 44°F | 4.92" |
| May | 79°F | 53°F | 5.68" |
| Jun | 87°F | 63°F | 4.37" |
| Jul | 90°F | 66°F | 4.53" |
| Aug | 89°F | 64°F | 3.67" |
| Sep | 84°F | 57°F | 4.00" |
| Oct | 73°F | 45°F | 3.50" |
| Nov | 61°F | 34°F | 3.96" |
| Dec | 51°F | 29°F | 4.87" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Brentwood
Uninsured
3.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Brentwood's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Williamson Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Franklin
Rolling Hills Psychiatric Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Franklin
Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Nashville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Brentwood
Brentwood's student/teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 73.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
73.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Brentwood (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,208 students · in-state tuition $71,226 · 93% graduate · median earnings $99,080 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,137 students · in-state tuition $43,750 · 73% graduate · median earnings $62,789 (10 yrs after entry)
Nashville State Community College
11 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 5,653 students · in-state tuition $4,876 · 24% graduate · median earnings $42,096 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 4,848 students · in-state tuition $9,048 · 38% graduate · median earnings $47,151 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,997 students · in-state tuition $42,596 · 68% graduate · median earnings $62,332 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,737 students · in-state tuition $33,300 · 60% graduate · median earnings $56,862 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Stones River National Battlefield, 21 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Brentwood
Brentwood has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Stones River National Battlefield (21 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
21 mi awayFort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
73 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
89 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Brentwood
The John P. Holt Brentwood Library
8109 Concord Road, Brentwood
Cities Near Brentwood
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Brentwood?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Brentwood FAQ
Is Brentwood, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Brentwood's median rent is $2,825/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $182,088/year. Median home value is $1,031,300.
Is Brentwood, Tennessee safe?⌄
Brentwood's violent crime rate was 62 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 632 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Brentwood, Tennessee?⌄
Brentwood has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Brentwood, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Brentwood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,825/month and median household income is $182,088/year. The median home value is $1,031,300. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Brentwood, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Brentwood is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from