City profile
Goodlettsville, TN
Davidson County · Population 17,597
Goodlettsville is a town in Davidson County, TN with about 17,597 residents and a typical home value near $382,000. It is 12 miles from Nashville, TN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
40°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
208
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$381,900
Typical monthly housing
$2,326
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
98
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.79%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.56%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 88/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Strong wind, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
14 mi to Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 63% Democratic / 35% Republican
Community
Population
17,597
Black population
25.5%
County
Davidson County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TN is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Part of the New Great Migration — a growing Black community in the South
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 17,597 residents
- Typical home value about $382,000
- 12 miles from Nashville, TN
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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