Cost of Living in Nolensville, TN

Population 14,545 · Tennessee · Data vintage 2023

215
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Nolensville run well above the national baseline, with a median of $695,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $170,068 place the city among the better-paid Tennessee metros. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Nolensville sits roughly 15 miles west of Murfreesboro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 90% higher than Murfreesboro's $365,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 228
Rent 195

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

About the Cost of Living in Nolensville

The median home value in Nolensville is $695,100 — 128% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,557/month, 95% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $170,068/year is 128% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.0%, 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, Nolensville has a cost of living index of 215 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 115% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$695,100
128% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$822,314
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,557/mo
95% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.7x
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 93.2%
Renter-occupied 6.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,557
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,171/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
35.5 min
31% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
29.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
63.6%
Carpooled
6.0%
Walked
0.9%
Work from home
29.5%

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
$170,068
128% above avg
Per Capita Income
$56,005
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
79% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Labor Force Participation
73.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 43.5%
Graduate degree 24.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.6
Male median age 35.9
Female median age 36.9

🌤 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 43 — Good
80.7%
Good air days/yr
122
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
244
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Nolensville, TN?

Nolensville has a cost index of 215 (100 = national average). It is 115% above the national average.

What is average rent in Nolensville, TN?

The median gross rent in Nolensville is $2,557 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Nolensville?

The median home value in Nolensville is $695,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Nolensville?

The median household income in Nolensville is $170,068 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Nolensville, TN?

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

Is Nolensville, TN affordable?

Nolensville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 215 — about 115% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Nolensville?

Nolensville 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.

Nolensville at a Glance

Population
14,545
Median Income
$170,068
Home Value
$695,100
Median Rent
$2,557/mo
Unemployment
1.0%
Avg High Temp
71.6°F
Sales Tax
9.6%
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