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Brentwood, TN

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Brentwood, TN

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 33
Population45,272
Foreign Born3.1%
Population Density1,074people per mi²
Median Age44.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

260/100

160% above national average

F

The Real Cost of Living in Brentwood, Tennessee

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $40k$75k
Comfortable $180k$265k
Luxury $334k+$517k+
Elite (Top 5%) $427k+$662k+
Affordability Ratio

70%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean94%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
3
Negative
4

Groceries

4 within 10 miles

5.4mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

7.5mi

Airport

BNA — Nashville International

8.7mi

Post Office

USPS — Nashville, TN

10.1mi

Critical Amenities

Golf4Nearest 6 mi
Camping20Nearest 2.6 mi
Marina2Nearest 9 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink2Nearest 7.2 mi
Gun Range5Nearest 4.5 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
A-
Great

A wealthy area with high-earning, well-educated households. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment meaningfully outpace national averages.

Median HHI
$185k+1.7%
146% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.5M
123% above US avg
College Educated
74.5%
113% above US avg
WFH
26.2%
83% above US avg
Homeownership
90.9%
39% above US avg
Median Home
$927k
229% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 92% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
6.9
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−24.3%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−19.0%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.04 / 1k Residents89% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.46 / 1k Residents89% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−29.7%
Burglary
0.62 / 1k Residents70% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
5.38 / 1k Residents55% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.26 / 1k Residents88% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+8Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Brentwood, Tennessee
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Importer (25% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
C+
LimitedHerd shares only
Gambling Laws
C+
LimitedTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season226 days314 frost-free
Annual Rainfall77.1"
Elevation748 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor9.0 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,074/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C-
Weak8 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 537 mi · coast 375 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$98.0M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityNashville689k people are 9.0 mi away
Nearest Major AirportBNA8.7 mi away
Distance to State Capital9.0 miNashville, TN
Nearest Prison1.8 mi8 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-15T23:52:55.000Z

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