Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Hendersonville, TN
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,306
Population
65,799
Renter Mix
31% Rent
Tune up the guitar because stardom lives in Hendersonville!
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Outdoor Recreation
Located 18 miles northeast of Nashville along Old Hickory Lake, Hendersonville embraces its identity as "The City by the Lake." The community combines waterfront living with suburban convenience, offering apartments and residential communities throughout the area. Current rental data shows one-bedroom units averaging $1,357 per month and two-bedroom homes at $1,618. The Indian Lake Village area has emerged as a community center, featuring shopping and dining destinations.
The city's heritage begins in 1784 with Daniel Smith's settlement and construction of Rock Castle, which remains a preserved historic site today. Hendersonville's connection to music history includes former residents like Taylor Swift and Johnny Cash. Old Hickory Lake serves as a centerpiece for outdoor recreation, with opportunities for boating and fishing. The Sumner County School District serves the area, and the Hendersonville Arts Council, based in the historic Monthaven Mansion, hosts art exhibitions and cultural programs throughout the year.
Explore the City
Rockland Recreation Area offers a large green space to enjoy the fresh air in Hendersonville.
As of 2020 Gallatin has a population of 44,000 in Sumner County.
A majority of homes in Hendersonville are modest-sized ranch or split level homes.
Hendersonville is a safe and walkable city with many sidewalks and tree lined streets.
Hendersonville has one public library that is new and modern.
The biggest amenity for Hendersonville is Old Hickory Lake where you can boat, fish, and relax.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$79,143
Average: $101,890
Education
21,791
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
36,185
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hendersonville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Hendersonville, TN is $1,199 for a studio, $1,307 for one bedroom, $1,590 for two bedrooms, and $1,988 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hendersonville has decreased by -2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,307/month
742 Sq Ft
House
$2,577/month
2,063 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hendersonville, TN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Jack Anderson Elementary STEM School
Public
Grades PK-5
830 Students
Dr. William Burrus Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
741 Students
Public
Grades K-12
668 Students
Public
Grades K-5
501 Students
Public
Grades K-5
501 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
551 Students
Public
Grades K-12
668 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
607 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
607 Students
Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek
Public
Grades 6-8
597 Students
Public
Grades K-12
668 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,537 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,475 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Hermitage
- Charlie Daniels Park
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.