Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
14%
Smyrna, TN
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,399
Population
56,785
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Nashville suburb with something for everyone
Suburban
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Commuter
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Family-Friendly
Welcome to Smyrna, Tennessee, a suburban community in the Nashville metropolitan area. Located just 25 miles southeast of downtown Nashville, Smyrna combines historic charm with contemporary living options. Current rental trends show average monthly rates of $1,371 for one-bedroom units and $1,561 for two-bedroom homes, with floor plans averaging 769 to 1,066 square feet respectively.
The town features an impressive array of outdoor recreation spots, including ten parks, seven miles of greenway trails, and the Smyrna Outdoor Water Park. History buffs can explore the Sam Davis Home and Museum, a preserved 160-acre historic site that showcases the region's past.
At the heart of Smyrna's economy stands the Nissan Smyrna Assembly Plant, the largest automotive assembly facility in North America. The town center offers local shopping and dining options, while Interstate 24 provides convenient access to Nashville's entertainment venues. Residents enjoy proximity to Percy Priest Lake, known for its fishing, boating, and hiking trails. The town continues to grow, with new residential and commercial developments enhancing its established neighborhoods.
Explore the City
Boaters can enjoy calm waters on Percy Priest Lake.
Browse a few local retail shops and restaurants along Front Street in Smyrna.
People walking their dog on the greenway at Rosenwald Park in Smyrna.
Townhomes are a growing option in Smyrna.
Smyrna is filled with new subdivisions for the growing population.
The baseball fields and playground of Cedar Stone Park in Smyrna.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,686
Average: $89,206
Education
12,131
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
31,539
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Smyrna has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Smyrna, TN is $885 for a studio, $1,399 for one bedroom, $1,572 for two bedrooms, and $1,921 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Smyrna has decreased by -1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,399/month
764 Sq Ft
House
$2,300/month
1,790 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Smyrna, TN is 6.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Smyrna is 14.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $882 - $1,915. You can expect to pay 0.2% less for groceries, 11.9% less for utilities, and 12.9% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Smyrna, TN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Stewarts Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
1,256 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
718 Students
Stewartsboro Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
718 Students
Thurman Francis Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
657 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
960 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
991 Students
Thurman Francis Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
657 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
783 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,066 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
868 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,391 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,200 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Stones River National Battlefield
- Long Hunter State Park
Commuter Rail
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 June 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.