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Davidson County

TN · Pop. 709,846 · Urban County

57/100Homestead Score

Davidson County, Tennessee covers 503 square miles with a population of 709,846 and a density of 1411.2 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, soybeans, haylage. A median home price of $387,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.62% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 211-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.1°F and average winter lows of 30.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 47.3 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Metropolitan Nashville General Hospital is 1.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.7% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.62%
Growing Season: 211 days
Broadband: 99.7%
Density: 1411.2/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 211-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.62% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • Broadband reaches 99.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Metropolitan Nashville General Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 1.2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3% reflects a stable local job base.

Cons

  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • A median home price of $387,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
  • At 1411.2 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.

At a glance

Davidson County, TN is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.

Homestead score
57/100
Median home price
$387k
Property tax
0.62%
Growing season
211 days (zone 7b)
Annual rainfall
47.3"
Broadband
99.7%
Nearest hospital
Metropolitan Nashville General Hospital, 1.2 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%
Median Household Income$75,664
Poverty Rate13.9%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$387K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7b
Growing Season211 days
Annual Rainfall47.3 inches
Avg Summer High88.1°F
Avg Winter Low30.4°F
Top CropsHay, Soybeans, Haylage

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire6/10
Tornado10/10
Flood10/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalMetropolitan Nashville General Hospital (1.2 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities14

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage99.7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Davidson County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Davidson County?
Davidson County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 211-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.1°F, and average winter lows of 30.4°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, haylage.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $387,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.62%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 99.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Metropolitan Nashville General Hospital is 1.2 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 14 hospitals in the county.

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Data sources

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.