City Guide
Nashville, TN
Overview
Nashville, TN is known for being the Capital of Country Music. There are around 678,448 residents. With such a large population, you'll never tire of meeting new people and learning about the city's character and history while living in Nashville. The city is home to United Records Pressing, the largest vinyl record pressing operations in North America. Another fun fact is that Tin Pan South, the world's largest songwriter's festival, takes place in Nashville.
What’s it like to live in Nashville, TN ?
If you're looking to buy a home for sale in Nashville, TN you'll find that the median sale price is
$474,990
and homes stay on the market for 57 days. You'll find that the median sale prices of
a single family home and a condo/co-op in Nashville are $525,000
and $435,000
, respectively. Nashville area townhouses have a median sale price of $369,990
, making them less expensive
than single family homes. If you’re not ready to buy a home, consider one of the many apartments for rent in Nashville, TNExplore our Nashville housing market page for insights about how home values have changed over
the years and how Nashville home prices compare to other markets. Explore our Nashville rental market trends page for insights about how rental prices have changed and how Nashville rental prices compare to other rental markets. If you're curious about the most valuable home features in Nashville, or looking for a new home improvement project,
discover what home features and design trends may help increase your home's value.
Popular neighborhoods in and around Nashville
Neighborhood | Median Sale Price | Compete Score | Walk Score | Real Estate |
---|---|---|---|---|
Green Hills | $975,000 | 23 / 100 | 30 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
Donelson-Hermitage-Old Hickory | $399,999 | 48 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
East Nashville | $568,592 | 40 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Madison | $379,000 | 45 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Bellevue | $445,000 | 45 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Nashville Articles & Neighborhood Content
Read more on the Redfin blogPopular homes for sale in Nashville
See all homes for saleRental listings in Nashville
See how much rent you can affordSee all rental listingsNashville Migration & Relocation Trends
In Feb '24 - Apr '24, 25% of Nashville homebuyers searched to move out of Nashville, while 75% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.
- Across the nation, 1% of homebuyers searched to move into Nashville from outside metros.
- Los Angeles homebuyers searched to move into Nashville more than any other metro followed by Chicago and San Francisco.
Where are people moving to Nashville from?
- 75% of Nashville homebuyers searched to stay within the Nashville metropolitan area.
- Destin was the most popular destination among Nashville homebuyers followed by Tullahoma and Mobile.
Where are people from Nashville moving to?
Number of People Moving to Nashville
least
most
People are moving to Nashville from
Inbound | Net inflow | ||
---|---|---|---|
Metros | Feb '24 - Apr '24 | ||
1 | 2,588 | ||
2 | 774 | ||
3 | 511 | ||
4 | 408 | ||
5 | 379 | ||
6 | 331 | ||
7 | 288 | ||
8 | 244 | ||
9 | 230 | ||
10 | 142 |
People are leaving Nashville for
Outbound | Net outflow | ||
---|---|---|---|
Metros | Feb '24 - Apr '24 | ||
1 | 204 | ||
2 | 167 | ||
3 | 86 | ||
4 | 82 | ||
5 | 63 | ||
6 | 61 | ||
7 | 58 | ||
8 | 57 | ||
9 | 49 | ||
10 | 48 |
Methodology
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
What is there to do in Nashville, TN ?
Nashville, TN, is home to countless activities, from catching a concert or walking through Music Street and grabbing some delicious BBQ, you'll never get tired of exploring the city. Home to 42 museums, including popular places like the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Johnny Cash Museum, and Frist Center for the Visual Arts - there's always something to learn about Nashville's history. Whether you're seeing your favorite band or an up-and-coming artist, Ryman Auditorium and Ascend Amphitheater are just a few of the top concert venues. Nashville is also known for its parks and green spaces like Centennial Park, Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, Radnor Lake State Park as well as its riverfront views of the Cumberland River. There are many acclaimed restaurants and eateries in Nashville, so don't forget to try some famous Nashville hot chicken or biscuits and gravy. For a quick taste of the town, make sure to stop by Big Al's Deli, Lockeland Table, and Butcher & Bee for an outstanding meal that locals rave about.
Explore some of the best things to do in Nashville
What's the best way to get around Nashville, TN ?
The best way to get around Nashville is by car, but there are many methods for getting around the city. If you’re exploring the city by foot, Nashville has a walk score of 29, meaning this area is car dependent. Another way to get around the city is by public transportation. Nashville has a transit score of 22, and almost all errands require a car. Most bus stations and rail stations are located in 37214, 37076 and 37211. You can also get around Nashville by bike. With a bike score of 30, there is a minimal amount of infrastructure for biking.
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
Nashville Transportation
Bus Station
Buses can be found throughout the city and are easily accessible to commute in the city.
Rail Station
Nashville has 3 heavy rail stations; Music City Star - Riverfront Station, Donelson Station, Nashville And Western Railroad. This allows you to use heavy rail to commute in and out of the city from the surrounding area and even travel to other cities.
Tram Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Metro Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Car & Bike Rentals
Renting a car is another good way to get around the city. There are 82 car rental locations. Renting a bike is another good way to get around. There are 2 bike rental locations.
Airports
Nashville has 3 airports, 1 of which is an international airport.