Quick answer
Tennessee can be a good place to live in 2027 if its numbers fit your life: the app's top-scoring places have a median home value of $446,800, rent of $1,726/month and household income of $111,424, and the state's violent crime rate (499 per 100k, 2025) is above the median state. Tennessee has no state tax on wage income. Start your research with Spring Hill, Farragut, Mount Juliet.
Median home value
$446,800
Top-scoring places
Median rent
$1,726/mo
Household income
$111,424
Violent crime / 100k
499
Tennessee, 2025
Population change
+2.2%
Tracked places + counties
Home value change
+11.0%
State wage income tax
None
Home value ÷ income
4.0×
| Place | Score | Home value | Rent | Income | Pop. change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill, TN | 81 | $452,400 | $1,738 | $106,658 | +4.4% |
| Farragut, TN | 79 | $513,100 | $1,691 | $142,402 | +2.2% |
| Mount Juliet, TN | 71 | $423,000 | $1,875 | $107,847 | +3.3% |
| Germantown, TN | 67 | $441,200 | $1,760 | $144,799 | -0.7% |
| Franklin, TN | 66 | $646,300 | $1,861 | $115,000 | +2.3% |
| Brentwood, TN | 63 | $926,700 | $2,497 | $184,720 | +1.0% |
| Place | Score | Home value | Rent | Income | Pop. change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loudon County | 78 | $292,600 | $995 | $80,296 | +2.7% |
| Van Buren County | 75 | $149,200 | $705 | $60,281 | +1.8% |
| Williamson County | 75 | $673,700 | $1,895 | $131,202 | +2.3% |
| Sumner County | 72 | $364,000 | $1,339 | $86,005 | +1.9% |
| Wilson County | 72 | $397,000 | $1,370 | $94,048 | +3.0% |
| Maury County | 68 | $307,500 | $1,206 | $74,162 | +2.8% |
Verdict factors to check before you decide
- 1Price the whole address: taxes, insurance, utilities and HOA, not just the listing.
- 2Confirm the exact city, county and school assignment for the address.
- 3Drive the commute at the hours you will actually travel.
- 4Check flood, heat and storm exposure on official maps.
- 5Compare crime at the jurisdiction level, then visit at night.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tennessee a Good Place to Live in 2027?
Tennessee can be a good place to live in 2027 if its numbers fit your life: the app's top-scoring places have a median home value of $446,800, rent of $1,726/month and household income of $111,424, and the state's violent crime rate (499 per 100k, 2025) is above the median state. Tennessee has no state tax on wage income. Start your research with Spring Hill, Farragut, Mount Juliet.
What are the best places to live in Tennessee?
In the Smart Movers Club app, the top-scoring Tennessee cities are Spring Hill, Farragut, Mount Juliet, Germantown, Franklin, and the top counties are Loudon County, Van Buren County, Williamson County, Sumner County. Scores combine income, housing, growth, employment and education.
Does Tennessee have a state income tax?
Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level. Property, sales and other local taxes still apply, so compare the full cost.
Where does this data come from?
Figures come from the Smart Movers Club app, which compiles U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates and FBI state crime rates. Census figures are survey estimates, not live listing prices.
