Population 59,562 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Brentwood
Household size in Brentwood
| Period | Brentwood | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 2.57 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.90 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Brentwood average 2.80 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.85, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Brentwood
| Period | Brentwood | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4 | 36.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 37.3 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.0 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.6 | 38.0 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +1.5 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.6, Brentwood is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 40.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Brentwood
| Period | Brentwood | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 11.6% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Brentwood: 3.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Brentwood
Renters in Brentwood
| Period | Brentwood | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 31.5% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 34.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 34.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Brentwood is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (36.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 6.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Brentwood
| Period | Brentwood | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 9.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.1% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 8.5% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Brentwood: just 5.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Brentwood has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Tennessee cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Brentwood
| Period | Brentwood | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1988 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1992 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Brentwood has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1997, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Brentwood
| Period | Brentwood | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,408 | $905 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,668 | $986 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,107 | $1,212 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,446 | $1,653 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,038 | +$749 | +$526 | +$606 |
The median renter in Brentwood pays $2,446 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,038 a month since 2006–10, up 74%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other Tennessee city with 5,000+ people has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Brentwood
Bachelor's degrees in Brentwood
| Period | Brentwood | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.3% | 30.1% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 65.8% | 32.0% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.0% | 36.3% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 73.2% | 41.0% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +10.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Brentwood: 73.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 6.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Tennessee city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Brentwood
| Period | Brentwood | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.0% | 86.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.5% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.4% | 90.0% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.6% | 91.7% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +5.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Brentwood: 97.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only four of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Brentwood
| Period | Brentwood | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Brentwood has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Brentwood compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood | 2.80 | 44.6 | 3.9% | 19.2% | 5.6% | 1997 | $2,446 | 73.2% | 97.6% | 2.4% |
| Oak Hill | 2.56 | 45.8 | 2.5% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 1968 | $2,217 | 82.1% | 98.9% | 1.7% |
| Forest Hills | 2.71 | 49.0 | 3.7% | 3.4% | 8.2% | 1968 | $2,001 | 82.4% | 97.6% | 0.6% |
| Nolensville | 3.27 | 39.2 | 5.2% | 8.6% | 3.6% | 2008 | $2,347 | 65.3% | 96.3% | 2.5% |
| Franklin | 2.76 | 41.5 | 5.5% | 28.6% | 6.4% | 1999 | $2,144 | 65.5% | 95.7% | 2.4% |
| Antioch | 2.71 | 33.2 | 16.8% | 45.6% | 7.7% | 1996 | $1,762 | 30.5% | 84.9% | 7.1% |
| Rudderville | 2.82 | 44.0 | 7.9% | 10.1% | 15.9% | 1997 | $2,243 | 69.6% | 98.4% | 3.6% |
| Douglas | 3.03 | 47.0 | 3.3% | 6.4% | 7.5% | 2002 | $2,963 | 56.9% | 93.6% | 3.6% |
| La Vergne | 3.07 | 33.6 | 15.5% | 30.3% | 6.8% | 1998 | $1,792 | 23.2% | 88.6% | 2.8% |
| Peytonsville | 3.00 | 40.4 | 7.5% | 22.5% | 7.7% | 2000 | $2,336 | 62.3% | 94.0% | 1.6% |
| Arrington | 3.01 | 37.5 | 5.1% | 11.9% | 7.1% | 2007 | $1,960 | 53.8% | 96.4% | 0.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Brentwood. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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