Nashville, TN

Nashville TN scores 60/100 on safety (below average). Crime is about 40% above the national average. Expect more property crime (car break-ins, package theft) than a quiet suburb.

Detail: overall crime index 140 (100 = avg); violent crime index 165; property crime index 114. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

Campus scores in the report: Nashville Elementary (elementary) at 7/10; Nashville Middle School (middle) at 7/10; Nashville High School (high) at 8/10. On this 10-point scale, 7 is solidly middle; 9 is a standout.

District picture: about B+ (above average) · Top 35% statewide. Student-teacher staffing: 16:1. If schools drive your move, compare the specific campuses that serve your target address against statewide peers.

Typical rent in Nashville is about $1,730/month (on the high side). At $1,730/month for a typical unit, you need about $62,280+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $351,400.

Median household income is $71,328, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($71,328) clears the $62,280 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 80°F (highs near 90°F, lows near 70°F).

Most of the year is outdoor-friendly; peak summer still needs AC for comfort. Cooling costs matter more than heating for most of the year. If you visit, go in late summer so you feel the heat, not just a mild weekend.

Who tends to thrive in Nashville: (1) Households earning $62,280+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,730/month (2) Movers with a locked job offer in Nashville who already priced rent, schools, and commute (3) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing (4) People who will visit on a weekday and a weekend before committing (not just a long weekend)

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 60/100) (2) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $1,730/month (3) Households expecting top marks on rent, safety, and schools at once (Nashville does not clear every bar)

Income sniff test: clear about $62,280 household income for $1,730/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Nashville TN is not worth a speculative move. Come only for a specific job or family reason.

The strongest measurable upside in this report is the safety score at 60/100. Use it to shortlist ZIPs, not as a free pass.

The biggest risk is safety at 60/100. Do not skip ZIP-level crime maps before you lease.