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Hendersonville.
About
Life in Hendersonville
Hendersonville works well if you want suburban Nashville living without being in the city proper—you're close enough for a 29-minute commute downtown but far enough to find more space and quieter neighborhoods. The median home price around $430,700 and median rent near $1,650 reflect that you're paying for Nashville-area proximity; it's not cheap, but the $97,200+ median household income suggests most residents here are managing comfortably. You'll find solid job opportunities locally with a 2.8% unemployment rate, though many people do commute into Nashville proper.
Hendersonville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Foreign-Born
4.6%
Broadband Internet
95.3%
of households
Population Growth
+4.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Hendersonville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hendersonville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (16.1%), and 4.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.5%
of residents
65 and Older
17.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.5%
of households
Married Couples
53.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.48
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 39% above TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Hendersonville
In Hendersonville, rent runs 39% above the TN average, and home values are 50% above the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,458
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $515,384 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below TN average
Unemployment in Hendersonville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hendersonville is 0.6 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 Hendersonville 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
Commute29.7 min avg
How Hendersonville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hendersonville, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 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 58% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hendersonville runs 58% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
139.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
621
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hendersonville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
87.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Sumner County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Sumner County, which includes Hendersonville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $672,000 |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.4M |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $17.2M |
| 2022 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $51,000 |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.8M |
| 2020 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $23,830 |
| 2019 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $152,000 |
| 2018 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $64,000 |
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
Sumner County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sumner County, which includes Hendersonville, is typically good — 248 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
248
per year
Moderate Days
109
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Sumner County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hendersonville 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
54.1"
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" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hendersonville
Hendersonville has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center · 355 New Shackle Island Rd
- Emergency department: TriStar Portland ER · 105 Redbud Dr, Portland
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Tristar Summit Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Hermitage
Tristar Skyline Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.7 mi away · Nashville
Middle Tn Mental Health Institute
Psychiatric · 10.3 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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education14.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hendersonville
Hendersonville's student/teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 43.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
8
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Hendersonville (within 15 miles)
Volunteer State Community College
6.9 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 5,339 students · in-state tuition $4,900 · 28% graduate · median earnings $45,291 (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)
Galen Health Institutes-Nashville Campus
14.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,027 students · in-state tuition $18,740 · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Nossi College of Art and Design
8.9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 247 students · in-state tuition $20,500 · 53% graduate · median earnings $36,368 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 226 students · in-state tuition $22,042 · 50% graduate · median earnings $44,636 (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, 31 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hendersonville
Hendersonville has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Stones River National Battlefield (31 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
31 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
67 mi awayFort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
75 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hendersonville
Hendersonville Public Library Of Sumner County
140 Saundersville Road, Hendersonville
Cities Near Hendersonville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Hendersonville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Hendersonville FAQ
Is Hendersonville, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Hendersonville's median rent is $1,653/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $97,200/year. Median home value is $430,700.
Is Hendersonville, Tennessee safe?⌄
Hendersonville's violent crime rate was 140 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 621 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hendersonville, Tennessee?⌄
Hendersonville has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hendersonville, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Hendersonville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,653/month and median household income is $97,200/year. The median home value is $430,700. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hendersonville, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Hendersonville is 30 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