Gallatin

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Gallatin, TN

Area Guide

A historic community on the Cumberland River

Riverfront Historic Suburban Small Business Community Charming

Nestled along the Cumberland River, the city of Gallatin sits just 30 miles northeast of Nashville. Although residents appreciate the suburb’s secluded, laid-back atmosphere along the river, they enjoy proximity to major metro areas for both work and play. Gallatin is home to an array of small businesses like restaurants and specialty shops. There’s a sense of historic charm that awaits in this city, with several historic landmarks to put on your must-see list, including Sumner County Museum and Rose Mont. Supermarkets, department stores, movie theaters, golf courses, and public parks are just a few of the amenities available in Gallatin. Many locals enjoy spending their spare time by the river swimming boating, and fishing.

Explore the City

Historic storefronts in Downtown Gallatin.

A person walks through historic Downtown Gallatin.

Municipal Park in Gallatin, TN, is a popular spot for baseball games.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Gallatin, TN is $930 for a studio, $1,344 for one bedroom, $1,556 for two bedrooms, and $1,905 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gallatin has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,344/month
803 Sq Ft
House
$2,307/month
1,779 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,005/month
1,573 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Gallatin, TN is 6.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Gallatin is 13.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $930 - $1,905. You can expect to pay 0.0% less for groceries, 12.0% less for utilities, and 12.9% less for transportation.

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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Union Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

576 Students

Station Camp Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

872 Students

Howard Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

554 Students

Benny C. Bills Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

713 Students

Vena Stuart Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

730 Students

Station Camp Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

861 Students

Rucker Stewart Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

661 Students

Joe Shafer Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

666 Students

Sumner County Middle College High School

Public

Grades 11-12

69 Students

Station Camp High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,110 Students

Gallatin Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,659 Students

E B Wilson Virtual High School

Public

Grades 9-12

126 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.