Goodlettsville is a small city of 17,500 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $64,581
and a 5.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
Goodlettsville stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Goodlettsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Goodlettsville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 97.4
Goodlettsville's overall cost of living index is 97.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Goodlettsville costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
Goodlettsville, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$311,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,343
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,581
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Goodlettsville's violent crime rate is 127.1 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
127.1 /100k
Property Crime
895.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Goodlettsville is served primarily by Davidson County.
Metric
Goodlettsville, TN
National Avg
School District
Davidson County
—
Elementary Schools
81
—
Middle Schools
38
—
High Schools
33
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Goodlettsville sees average highs of 47.0°F in January
and 89.9°F in July,
with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Goodlettsville's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Goodlettsville roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $311,700 and median rent is $1,343/month.
Goodlettsville's violent crime rate is 127.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 895.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Goodlettsville are operated by Davidson County.
The district has 81 elementary, 38 middle, and 33 high schools.
34.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Goodlettsville, TN has a population of 17,500, a median household income of $64,581, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Goodlettsville averages 47.0°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.9 inches
with about 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Goodlettsville, Tennessee is 17,500 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Goodlettsville: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $311,700, median household income $64,581, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Goodlettsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
