Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Goodlettsville, TN
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,349
Population
16,745
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Small-town life balanced with close proximity to Nashville.
Small-town life balanced with close proximity to Nashville.
Goodlettsville sits just 20 minutes north of Nashville on Interstate 65, giving residents easy access to one of the South's most exciting cities while holding onto a quieter, small-town pace. Moss-Wright Park anchors the east side of town with sports fields, a dog park, and trails winding along Mansker Creek — a genuinely great spot to decompress after a long day. The south side hums with shopping centers and everyday conveniences, so errands rarely require a long drive. When Nashville's energy calls, getting there is a quick hop down the interstate.
The rental market here offers a solid mix of townhomes, garden-style apartment communities, and spacious multi-bedroom layouts — options that tend to go further than what you'd find closer to downtown Nashville. Goodlettsville is home to Dollar General's corporate headquarters, and the city has deep historical roots tied to Kasper Mansker, a long hunter who helped settle Middle Tennessee in the late 1700s. That layered history gives this community a sense of character that purely suburban cities sometimes lack.
Explore the City
Enjoy the fresh air and peace and quiet at Cedar Hill Park.
I-65 is a major interstate that runs through Goodlettsville.
Homes on densely wooded lots dot the landscape in Goodlettsville.
Residents enjoy shopping at Rivergate Mall.
US-31 is a major shopping street in Goodlettsville.
Residents enjoy the amenities and river views at Rockland Recreation Area.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,251
Average: $83,009
Education
4,693
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,208
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Goodlettsville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Goodlettsville, TN is $1,349 for one bedroom, $1,538 for two bedrooms, and $1,886 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Goodlettsville has decreased by -2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,349/month
757 Sq Ft
House
$2,297/month
1,839 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Goodlettsville, TN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
621 Students
Madison Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
621 Students
Millersville Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
295 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
295 Students
Goodlettsville Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
389 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
421 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
421 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Hermitage
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Nashville International
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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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.