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Mount Juliet.
About
Life in Mount Juliet
Mount Juliet offers a suburban lifestyle with solid fundamentals: low unemployment at 2.8%, a median household income of $107,847, and nearly half the adult population holding college degrees. Home values average around $460,000 with median rent at $2,011 monthly, making it moderately expensive but still cheaper than Nashville proper. The city's real appeal for families is stability—about 59% of households are married couples with children, schools are managed through the Wilson County district, and the community feels established rather than chaotic.
Mount Juliet at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Foreign-Born
11.7%
Broadband Internet
95.7%
of households
Population Growth
+14.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.7% foreign-born, most often from Egypt
Who lives in Mount Juliet: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mount Juliet, the largest foreign-born group is from Egypt (21.8%), and 4.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.4%
of residents
65 and Older
13.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
42.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.2%
of households
Married Couples
58.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.63
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 69% above TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Mount Juliet
In Mount Juliet, rent runs 69% above the TN average, and home values are 60% above the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,849
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2006
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $556,817 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below TN average
Unemployment in Mount Juliet and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Mount Juliet 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 Mount Juliet 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
Commute30.2 min avg
How Mount Juliet residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mount Juliet, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 41% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 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 69% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Mount Juliet runs 69% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
101.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
707.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Mount Juliet Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
80.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Wilson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Wilson County, which includes Mount Juliet, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Hail | $437,000 |
| 2024 | 16 | Drought | $783,000 |
| 2023 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.2M |
| 2022 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $65,000 |
| 2021 | 12 | Tornado | $2.1M |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $409.5M |
| 2019 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $423,000 |
| 2018 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $143,500 |
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
Wilson County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Wilson County, which includes Mount Juliet, is typically good.
Median AQI
38
Wilson County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mount Juliet has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
49°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.4"
Annual Snowfall
4.6"
Hot Days/Year
42
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
69
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
127
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 28°F | 4.34" |
| Feb | 51°F | 30°F | 4.68" |
| Mar | 60°F | 38°F | 4.94" |
| Apr | 70°F | 47°F | 5.18" |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 5.43" |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 4.41" |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 4.85" |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 4.63" |
| Sep | 82°F | 61°F | 4.04" |
| Oct | 72°F | 49°F | 3.52" |
| Nov | 59°F | 38°F | 4.00" |
| Dec | 50°F | 32°F | 4.83" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mount Juliet
Uninsured
4.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Mount Juliet's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Tristar Summit Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Hermitage
Middle Tn Mental Health Institute
Psychiatric · 8.1 mi away · Nashville
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.2 mi away · Lebanon
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.
Education17.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mount Juliet
Mount Juliet's student/teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 49.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
49.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mount Juliet (within 15 miles)
Volunteer State Community College
11.2 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 · 2,104 students · in-state tuition $28,540 · 59% graduate · median earnings $66,885 (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)
Nossi College of Art and Design
13.1 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, 23 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mount Juliet
Mount Juliet has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Stones River National Battlefield (23 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
23 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
72 mi awayFort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
81 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mount Juliet
Mt. Juliet-Wilson County Public Library
2765 North Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet
Cities Near Mount Juliet
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Mount Juliet FAQ
Is Mount Juliet, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Mount Juliet's median rent is $2,011/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $107,068/year. Median home value is $460,100.
Is Mount Juliet, Tennessee safe?⌄
Mount Juliet's violent crime rate was 102 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 707 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mount Juliet, Tennessee?⌄
Mount Juliet 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 Mount Juliet, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Mount Juliet is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,011/month and median household income is $107,068/year. The median home value is $460,100. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mount Juliet, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Mount Juliet 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