Cost of Living in Greenbrier, TN

Population 6,960 · Tennessee · Data vintage 2023

99
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Greenbrier a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $310,000. An unemployment rate of 0.0% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Greenbrier sits roughly 15 miles north of Nashville-Davidson — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 19% lower than Nashville-Davidson's $383,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 102
Rent 95

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

About the Cost of Living in Greenbrier

The median home value in Greenbrier is $310,400 — 2% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,253/month, 5% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $82,308/year is 10% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.0%, below 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, Greenbrier has a cost of living index of 99 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 1% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$310,400
2% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$374,327
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,253/mo
5% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.6x
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 81.8%
Renter-occupied 18.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,253
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,867/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
33.3 min
23% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.2%
Carpooled
6.4%
Walked
0.3%
Work from home
14.1%

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
$82,308
10% above avg
Per Capita Income
$31,923
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
100% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Labor Force Participation
69.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.9%
Graduate degree 3.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.2
Male median age 32.5
Female median age 40.3

🌤 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Greenbrier, TN?

Greenbrier has a cost index of 99 (100 = national average). It is 1% below the national average.

What is average rent in Greenbrier, TN?

The median gross rent in Greenbrier is $1,253 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Greenbrier?

The median home value in Greenbrier is $310,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Greenbrier?

The median household income in Greenbrier is $82,308 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Greenbrier, TN?

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

Is Greenbrier, TN affordable?

Greenbrier is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 99 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Greenbrier?

Greenbrier 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.

Greenbrier at a Glance

Population
6,960
Median Income
$82,308
Home Value
$310,400
Median Rent
$1,253/mo
Unemployment
0.0%
Avg High Temp
71.6°F
Sales Tax
9.6%
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