Nashville, TN

Nashville, TN

Updated May 1, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$416K

Median Price

75/100

Walk Score

7.3/10

Schools

Score Breakdown

FCommute
15/100
DQuietness
40/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
73/100
BWalkability
75/100
BAffordability
78/100
WYLT Score56/100

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.

Map

Loading map…

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

Verify with real-time data

Rates are estimated from neighborhood characteristics using national FBI baselines. Actual figures vary by block — always verify with local sources before making decisions.

Similar Neighborhoods

Bronx
Good for now

Bronx

Bronx, NY

$399K · 7.2/10 schools

Philadelphia
Good for now

Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

$475K · 6.8/10 schools

West Loop
Good for now

West Loop

West Loop, IL

$487K · 6.9/10 schools

Nashville
Good for now

Nashville

Nashville, TN

$394K · 7.9/10 schools

From Residents

🏘

Loading…

Know someone considering this area? Send them this report.

wouldyoulivethere.com/report/nashville-tn-37201

📬

Stay in the loop on Nashville

Get one email when this report refreshes (~every 90 days). No spam.

One email per update · unsubscribe any time