Nashville, Nashville TN — neighborhood review

Nashville, TN

Nashville · Davidson County · TN 37211

Updated August 4, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$406K

Median Price

61/100

Walk Score

7.6/10

Schools

13 min

to Downtown Nashville

Score Breakdown

DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
76/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
CWalkability
61/100
WYLT Score63/100

Our Take

West Nashville offers affordable housing and decent schools, but it’s very car‑dependent with limited transit. If you can drive and want a family‑friendly area close to downtown, it works, but don’t expect the walkability or nightlife of East Nashville.

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The Good

  • Median home price $337k is lower than many other Nashville neighborhoods
  • Average school rating 7.6 with several well‑rated schools nearby
  • Short commute to downtown (13 minutes by car)
  • Low flood risk (Flood Zone X)

Real Talk

  • !Walk score 27 means almost all errands require a car
  • !Transit score 32 indicates limited bus service; rideshares are common
  • !Traffic can be heavy, especially during rush hours
  • !Some parts of West Nashville have moderate property‑crime activity
  • $Higher property taxes relative to neighboring suburbs
  • $Potential HOA fees in newer developments
  • $Older homes may need more maintenance and upgrades

Best For

Families with kidsBudget‑conscious buyersRemote workers who don’t mind a carPeople who want to be close to downtown

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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