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Goodlettsville.
About
Life in Goodlettsville
Living in Goodlettsville means joining a growing suburb that's found a sweet spot between Nashville's energy and small-town breathing room—the population has more than quintupled since incorporation, but it still feels manageable rather than sprawling. The job market here is genuinely solid, anchored by Dollar General's global headquarters and major employers like Tyson Foods and Associated Wholesale Grocers, which keeps unemployment low at 3.0% and gives locals real career options without forcing everyone into the Nashville commute grind; your average drive is under 27 minutes. Housing is reasonable for the Nashville metro area, with median home values around $382,000 and rent averaging $1,385 a month, so you're not getting priced out of a stable community while still being close enough to Nashville's amenities and job market.
Goodlettsville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Foreign-Born
5.4%
Broadband Internet
91.8%
of households
Population Growth
-1.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Goodlettsville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Goodlettsville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (48.6%), and 6.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.4%
of residents
65 and Older
17.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.4%
of households
Married Couples
39.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.18
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 16% above TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Goodlettsville
In Goodlettsville, rent runs 16% above the TN average, and home values are 33% above the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,117
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $385,179 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below TN average
Unemployment in Goodlettsville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Davidson County, which includes Goodlettsville, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the TN average.
Unemployment rate
Goodlettsville: Davidson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Davidson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Goodlettsville is about 2% of Davidson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Goodlettsville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area
Commute26.3 min avg
How Goodlettsville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Goodlettsville, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 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 44% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Goodlettsville runs 44% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
184.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,176.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Goodlettsville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 34 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Davidson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Davidson County, which includes Goodlettsville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 34 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | $313,000 |
| 2024 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.6M |
| 2023 | 33 | Thunderstorm Wind | $31.0M |
| 2022 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $72,000 |
| 2021 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25.4M |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1097.7M |
| 2019 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.7M |
| 2018 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $301,000 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Davidson County, county-wide
Goodlettsville is about 2% of Davidson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Davidson County, which includes Goodlettsville, is typically good — 193 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
193
per year
Moderate Days
171
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Davidson County, county-wide
Goodlettsville is about 2% of Davidson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Goodlettsville has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
70°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
50°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.9"
Annual Snowfall
1.2"
Hot Days/Year
59
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
86
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
105
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 27°F | 3.73" |
| Feb | 51°F | 30°F | 4.26" |
| Mar | 61°F | 37°F | 4.64" |
| Apr | 71°F | 45°F | 4.74" |
| May | 79°F | 55°F | 4.55" |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 3.76" |
| Jul | 90°F | 67°F | 4.05" |
| Aug | 90°F | 67°F | 3.38" |
| Sep | 83°F | 60°F | 3.70" |
| Oct | 72°F | 47°F | 3.33" |
| Nov | 60°F | 36°F | 3.35" |
| Dec | 50°F | 29°F | 4.44" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Goodlettsville
Uninsured
7.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Goodlettsville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.6 mi away · Hendersonville
Tristar Skyline Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Nashville
Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital
Psychiatric · 10.6 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.
Education16.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Goodlettsville
Goodlettsville's student/teacher ratio is 16.4:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 33.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Goodlettsville (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)
Volunteer State Community College
11.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 5,339 students · in-state tuition $4,900 · 28% graduate · median earnings $45,291 (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 · 1,737 students · in-state tuition $33,300 · 60% graduate · median earnings $56,862 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,035 students · in-state tuition $27,374 · 45% graduate · median earnings $45,614 (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, 35 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Goodlettsville
Goodlettsville has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Stones River National Battlefield (35 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
35 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
68 mi awayFort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
69 mi awayPublic Libraries in Goodlettsville
Goodlettsville Branch Library
205 Rivergate Parkway, Goodlettsville
Cities Near Goodlettsville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Goodlettsville?
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Goodlettsville FAQ
Is Goodlettsville, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Goodlettsville's median rent is $1,385/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $70,758/year. Median home value is $381,900.
Is Goodlettsville, Tennessee safe?⌄
Goodlettsville's violent crime rate was 185 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 1176 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Goodlettsville, Tennessee?⌄
Davidson County, which includes Goodlettsville, has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Goodlettsville, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Goodlettsville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,385/month and median household income is $70,758/year. The median home value is $381,900. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Goodlettsville, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Goodlettsville 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