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Life in Nolensville
If you're considering Nolensville, understand that you're looking at a rapidly growing suburb about 22 miles southeast of Nashville—a town that's nearly doubled in population over the last decade and shows no signs of slowing down. The commute matters: plan on 36 minutes to get where you're going, and honestly, you'll need a car because this is suburban sprawl, not a walkable downtown. Middle Tennessee summers are warm and humid, winters are mild, and you get adequate rainfall, so if you dislike heat, that's real friction.
Nolensville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Foreign-Born
10.5%
Broadband Internet
98.1%
of households
Population Growth
+14.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.5% foreign-born, most often from Germany
Who lives in Nolensville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Nolensville, the largest foreign-born group is from Germany (18.8%), and 2.8% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
27.4%
of residents
65 and Older
7.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
53.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
6.2%
of households
Married Couples
81.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.35
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 106% above TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Nolensville
In Nolensville, rent runs 106% above the TN average, and home values are 171% above the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,906
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
93.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2012
median year built
Vacant Homes
0.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $834,285 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below TN average
Unemployment in Nolensville
Unemployment in Williamson County, which includes Nolensville, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the TN average.
Unemployment rate
Nolensville: Williamson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Williamson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Nolensville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute36.8 min avg
How Nolensville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Nolensville, most residents drive alone to work (62%), and 39% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 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 85% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Nolensville runs 85% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
49.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
172
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Nolensville 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 Nolensville, 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 Nolensville, 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
Nolensville 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
53.9"
Annual Snowfall
4.7"
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 Nolensville
Uninsured
4.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Nolensville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · Smyrna
Williamson Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.6 mi away · Franklin
Rolling Hills Psychiatric Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 8.6 mi away · Franklin
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.
Education15.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Nolensville
Nolensville's student/teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 66.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
66.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Nolensville (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)
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, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Nolensville
Nolensville has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Stones River National Battlefield (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
15 mi awayFort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
79 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
83 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Nolensville
Nolensville Public Library
915 Oldham Drive, Nolensville
Cities Near Nolensville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Nolensville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Nolensville FAQ
Is Nolensville, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Nolensville's median rent is $2,454/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $177,148/year. Median home value is $777,800.
Is Nolensville, Tennessee safe?⌄
Nolensville's violent crime rate was 49 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 172 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Nolensville, Tennessee?⌄
Williamson County, which includes Nolensville, 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 Nolensville, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Nolensville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,454/month and median household income is $177,148/year. The median home value is $777,800. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Nolensville, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Nolensville is 37 minutes, which is longer than 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