Old Hickory

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Old Hickory, TN Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,334

Population

23,066

Renter Mix

24% Rent

Enjoy suburban calm and urban convenience near Nashville

Suburban Riverside Lakeside Active Scenic Historic Peaceful Convenient

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
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

44 Years

Largest Age Group

55-64 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

21%

Over 65

22%

Housing Distribution

Old Hickory has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

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
$2,368/month
1,756 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,270/month
945 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Old Hickory, TN

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The Hermitage
  • Shelby Bottoms Nature Center
  • Charlie Daniels Park
  • Hamilton Creek Trails

Airports

  • Nashville International

Top Apartments in Old Hickory

Houses for Rent in Old Hickory

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.