Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
22%
Old Hickory
Old Hickory, TN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,349
Population
23,066
Renter Mix
24% Rent
Enjoy suburban calm and urban convenience near Nashville
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Located about ten miles northeast of Nashville, Old Hickory is a peaceful suburb named after President Andrew Jackson, who was known as “Old Hickory.” Lush natural surroundings along with access to the Cumberland River and Old Hickory Lake provide residents with abundant options for outdoor recreation. Old Hickory’s convenient location places the community within close distance to the many historical attractions in nearby Hermitage as well as ample cultural amenities in Nashville’s vibrant downtown area. Getting around from Old Hickory is easy with access to major roadways and Nashville International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$80,319
Average: $100,633
Education
7,819
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,776
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Old Hickory has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Old Hickory, TN is $1,344 for one bedroom, $1,845 for two bedrooms, and $2,253 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Old Hickory has increased by 3.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,344/month
647 Sq Ft
House
$2,276/month
1,722 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,270/month
945 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Old Hickory, TN is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Hermitage
- Shelby Bottoms Nature Center
- Charlie Daniels Park
- Hamilton Creek Trails
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.