Cost of Living in Green Hill, TN

Population 6,617 · Tennessee · Data vintage 2023

104
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Green Hill sits on the smaller end of the Tennessee city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, Green Hill sits roughly 13 miles east of Nashville-Davidson. Median home values run roughly 10% lower than Nashville-Davidson's $383,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 113
Rent 91

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Green Hill

The median home value in Green Hill is $345,000 — 13% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,191/month, 9% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $91,397/year is 23% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.5%, above the national average of 4.8%. Tennessee charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 71.6°F and lows of 50.1°F, with about 4.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, Green Hill has a cost of living index of 104 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 4% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$345,000
13% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$409,463
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,191/mo
9% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.1x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$731
1 BR
$809
2 BR
$948
3 BR
$1,265
4 BR
$1,510
Owner-occupied 88.7%
Renter-occupied 11.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,191
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,805/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
33.9 min
26% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
84.5%
Carpooled
2.3%
Work from home
9.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 9.6%
State rate 7.0%
Avg local rate 2.5%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$91,397
23% above avg
Per Capita Income
$44,187
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
15% above avg
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.4%
Graduate degree 9.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.4
Male median age 48.1
Female median age 46.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
71.6°F
Avg Low
50.1°F
Annual Precip
50.5"
Annual Snowfall
4.7"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 495463738088919084746152
Low °F 303340495866716962503933
Precip" 4.024.474.524.725.024.364.163.793.803.363.864.43
Snow" 2.01.50.70.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.10.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
86.5%
Good air days/yr
126
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
244
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Green Hill, TN?

Green Hill has a cost index of 104 (100 = national average). It is 4% above the national average.

What is average rent in Green Hill, TN?

The median gross rent in Green Hill is $1,191 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Green Hill?

The median home value in Green Hill is $345,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Green Hill?

The median household income in Green Hill is $91,397 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Green Hill, TN?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Green Hill is 9.6%. Tennessee has no state income tax.

Is Green Hill, TN affordable?

Green Hill is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 104 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Green Hill?

Green Hill has average high temperatures of 71.6°F and average lows of 50.1°F. Annual precipitation is 50.5". Average annual snowfall is 4.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Green Hill at a Glance

Population
6,617
Median Income
$91,397
Home Value
$345,000
Median Rent
$1,191/mo
Unemployment
5.5%
Avg High Temp
71.6°F
Sales Tax
9.6%
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