Nashville, Nashville TN — neighborhood review

Nashville, TN

Nashville · Davidson County · TN 37201

Updated August 4, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$621K

Median Price

93/100

Walk Score

7.4/10

Schools

Score Breakdown

DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
74/100
DQuietness
40/100
FCommute
15/100
AWalkability
93/100
WYLT Score54/100

Our Take

Downtown Nashville is a lively, walkable hub with excellent transit and a thriving dining scene. It’s great for young professionals and remote workers, but the cost of living and occasional noise may push some to look elsewhere.

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The Good

  • Very walkable and transit‑friendly
  • Diverse restaurants, nightlife, and cultural venues
  • High median income supports local services
  • Strong rental market for young professionals

Real Talk

  • !High cost of living – median rent and home prices are above the city average
  • !Traffic congestion and noise are common, especially near downtown core
  • !Parking can be a challenge and may require paid spots
  • !Crime rates in some parts of downtown are higher than average
  • $Parking fees and limited parking availability
  • $Higher utility bills due to heat and air conditioning
  • $Property taxes are above the national average
  • $HOA fees for condo or townhouse living

Best For

Urban dwellersYoung professionalsRemote workersFoodies

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Nashville, TN

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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