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Most people think of Nashville as the home to country music, country music stars, and tangy BBQ; however, after HomeSnacks' list of the top ten best Nashville neighborhoods for 2022 gets out, it will also be known as the home to some of the most rockin' neighborhoods.
Now, just because Music City's best neighborhoods house people like Reba Mcentire and Keith Urban doesn't mean these places are out of reach if you make less than $100,000/year. It's actually quite the opposite. And since we can't base Nashville's great neighborhoods on country artists and country songs, we created a formula to measure things that most people find important when looking to move to a new area: safety, affordability, amenities, and jobs.
If you've always pictured yourself in a Craftsman with a white picket fence and top notch schools down the street, Sylvan Park is super safe and family friendly. If a townhouse with plenty of room to entertain and a wine bar down the street is more your style, the Hillsboro West End neighborhood likes to stay up late. And if you're looking for a Tudor-style home that costs less than $400,000, Hillwood Estates has plenty.
But, if you're looking for your big break, grab a plate of hot chicken, crank some Chris Stapleton, and read on because we're about to tell you the number one best neighborhood in Nashville.
The Best Neighborhoods In Nashville For 2022
Nashville might not be one of the biggest cities in America, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in amazing neighborhoods. We're pretty sure this is why it's one of the country's fastest growing cities.
So, what's the best neighborhood in Nashville for 2022? Well, according to the latest census data Green Hills has earned the title. If you're thinking of moving to Tennesee, Green Hills would be an excellent choice.
More importantly, if you want to know how to get your hands on one of Nashville's finest neighborhoods, take a look below. And if you don't find what you're looking for there, head to the bottom.
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The 10 Best Neighborhoods To Live In Nashville
Population: 24,013
Rank Last Year: 1 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $491,215 (Second best)
Median Income: $104,171 (Second best)
More on Green Hills: Homes For Sale | Data
Population: 6,516
Rank Last Year: 2 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $471,614 (Third best)
Median Income: $72,639 (23rd best)
More on Bellmont Hillsboro: Homes For Sale | Data
Population: 6,409
Rank Last Year: 3 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $286,167 (22nd best)
Median Income: $85,305 (11th best)
More on Southeast: Homes For Sale | Data
Population: 1,011
Rank Last Year: -
Median Home Value: $281,300 (23rd best)
Median Income: $103,214 (Fourth best)
More on Poplar Creek Estates: Homes For Sale | Data
Population: 878
Rank Last Year: 4 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $328,550 (12th best)
Median Income: $74,267 (17th best)
More on East End: Homes For Sale | Data
Population: 2,497
Rank Last Year: 5 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $331,967 (11th best)
Median Income: $101,163 (Fifth best)
More on Edmondson-Cloverland: Homes For Sale | Data
Population: 449
Rank Last Year: 6 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $455,100 (Fifth best)
Median Income: $76,696 (13th best)
More on West Meade Park: Homes For Sale | Data
Population: 3,098
Rank Last Year: 7 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $335,680 (Tenth best)
Median Income: $72,694 (22nd best)
More on Lockeland Springs: Homes For Sale | Data
Population: 189
Rank Last Year: -
Median Home Value: $627,100 (best)
Median Income: $150,506 (best)
More on Granny White: Homes For Sale | Data
Population: 3,990
Rank Last Year: 9 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $399,167 (Seventh best)
Median Income: $103,948 (Third best)
More on Sylvan Park: Homes For Sale | Data
Methodology: How We Determined The Best Nashville, TN Neighborhoods In 2022
In order to rank the best neighborhoods in Nashville, we had to determine what criteria defines a "best".
Using crime, census, and extrapolated BLS data, we arrived at the following set of criteria:
- High incomes
- Low unemployment rates
- Low crime
- High home prices
- High population densities (A proxy for things to do)
We then ranked each neighborhood with scores from 1 to 88 in each category, where 1 was the best.
Next, we averaged the rankings for each neighborhood to create a best neighborhood index.
And finally, we crowned the neighborhood with the lowest best neighborhood index the "Best City Neighborhood In Nashville." We're lookin' at you, Green Hills.
Read on below to learn more about what it's like to live in the best places Nashville, Tennessee has to offer. Or skip to the end to see the list of all the neighborhoods in the city from best to worst.
Summary: Putting A Bow On Our Analysis Of The Best Neighborhoods In Nashville
If you're measuring the neighborhoods in Nashville where crime is low and everyone wants to live, this is an accurate list.
As we mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Nashville aren't all good. Talbot'S Corner takes the title of the worst neighborhood to live in Nashville.
We ranked the neighborhoods from best to worst in the chart below.
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