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About
Life in Smyrna
Smyrna functions as a bedroom community and manufacturing hub for the Nashville metro area, so expect your life here to revolve around the Nissan plant's presence and your commute into Nashville. Housing is moderately priced compared to Nashville proper, with median home values around $358,300 and rentals averaging $1,366 monthly, though you're looking at a 27-minute commute on average if you work elsewhere. The community skews family-friendly with nearly 40% of households raising children, good schools through Rutherford County, and 10 parks plus 7 miles of greenway trails for outdoor time.
Smyrna at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Foreign-Born
18.1%
Broadband Internet
94.6%
of households
Population Growth
+19.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Smyrna: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Smyrna, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (14.9%), and 14.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.0%
of residents
65 and Older
10.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.0%
of households
Married Couples
44.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.79
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 23% above TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Smyrna
In Smyrna, rent runs 23% above the TN average, and home values are 25% above the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,764
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $400,537 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below TN average
Unemployment in Smyrna and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Smyrna 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 Smyrna 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 Smyrna residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Smyrna, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 59% 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.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Smyrna is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
333.2
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,907.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Smyrna Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Rutherford County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Rutherford County, which includes Smyrna, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $631,000 |
| 2024 | 19 | Drought | $2.1M |
| 2023 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.1M |
| 2022 | 18 | Winter Storm | $31,000 |
| 2021 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $76,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Winter Weather | $1.0M |
| 2019 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $331,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.6M |
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
Rutherford County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Wilson County, TN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 18 miles from Smyrna) is typically good — 227 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
227
per year
Moderate Days
16
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Wilson County, TN (18 mi away)
Climate89°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Smyrna has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
50°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.0"
Annual Snowfall
1.2"
Hot Days/Year
57
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
102
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
131
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 26°F | 4.31" |
| Feb | 52°F | 28°F | 4.55" |
| Mar | 61°F | 35°F | 4.71" |
| Apr | 72°F | 43°F | 5.56" |
| May | 79°F | 53°F | 4.77" |
| Jun | 87°F | 62°F | 5.12" |
| Jul | 90°F | 66°F | 5.20" |
| Aug | 89°F | 64°F | 3.76" |
| Sep | 84°F | 56°F | 3.61" |
| Oct | 73°F | 44°F | 3.68" |
| Nov | 61°F | 33°F | 3.71" |
| Dec | 51°F | 28°F | 5.17" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Smyrna
Smyrna has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
13.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Trustpoint Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 8.5 mi away · Murfreesboro
VA Middle Tennessee Healthcare System - Murfreesboro
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · 8.9 mi away · Murfreesboro
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Murfreesboro
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.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Smyrna
Smyrna's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 27.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
17
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Smyrna (within 15 miles)
Middle Tennessee State University
12.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 16,301 students · in-state tuition $10,932 · 59% graduate · median earnings $52,702 (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, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Smyrna
Smyrna has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Stones River National Battlefield (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
8 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
79 mi awayFort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
86 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
88 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Smyrna
Smyrna Public Library
400 Enon Springs Road, West, Smyrna
Cities Near Smyrna
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Smyrna FAQ
Is Smyrna, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Smyrna's median rent is $1,461/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $81,926/year. Median home value is $358,300.
Is Smyrna, Tennessee safe?⌄
Smyrna's violent crime rate was 333 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1907 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Smyrna, Tennessee?⌄
Smyrna 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 Smyrna, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Smyrna is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,461/month and median household income is $81,926/year. The median home value is $358,300. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Smyrna, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Smyrna 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