Greenbrier is a small town of 6,954 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $94,280
and a 0.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
Greenbrier stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Greenbrier is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Greenbrier 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
Greenbrier's overall cost of living index is 97.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Greenbrier costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
Greenbrier, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$290,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,083
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$94,280
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Greenbrier's violent crime rate is 158.3 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
158.3 /100k
Property Crime
460.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Greenbrier is served primarily by Robertson County.
Metric
Greenbrier, TN
National Avg
School District
Robertson County
—
Elementary Schools
11
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
7
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Greenbrier sees average highs of 45.3°F in January
and 88.5°F in July,
with 53.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.8 inches of snow per year.
Greenbrier's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Greenbrier roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $290,500 and median rent is $1,083/month.
Greenbrier's violent crime rate is 158.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 460.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Greenbrier are operated by Robertson County.
The district has 11 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high schools.
22.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Greenbrier, TN has a population of 6,954, a median household income of $94,280, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Greenbrier averages 45.3°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.3 inches
with about 5.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Greenbrier, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37073.
The population of Greenbrier, Tennessee is 6,954 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Greenbrier: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $290,500, median household income $94,280, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Greenbrier side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
