Thompson's Station

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Thompson's Station, TN Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,630

Population

9,818

Renter Mix

14% Rent

Enjoy peaceful living on the cusp of the Music City

Rural Suburban Family-Friendly Welcoming Growing Scenic Peaceful Historic Convenient

Located about 30 miles southwest of Nashville, Thompson’s Station is a peaceful small town tucked between the rolling hills and pastoral countryside of Middle Tennessee. Thompson’s Station offers residents rural tranquility on the cusp of one of America’s most vibrant urban centers, with access to both natural and metropolitan amenities.

History lover’s delight in the storied past of Thompson’s Station, from the Civil War Battle of Thompson’s Station to its status as a stop along Tennessee’s Great Train Trail. Thompson’s Station is also just a short drive away from historic Franklin. Numerous local parks offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, including Sarah Benson Park, Heritage Park, and Preservation Park. Getting around from Thompson’s Station is easy with quick access to I-65 and I-840.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$120,326

Average: $159,759

Education

4,287

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

5,066

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

39 Years

Largest Age Group

40-49 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

30%

Over 65

13%

Housing Distribution

Thompson's Station has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
40%
Other Education
60%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Thompson's Station, TN is $1,542 for a studio, $1,627 for one bedroom, $1,962 for two bedrooms, and $2,330 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Thompson's Station has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,627/month
779 Sq Ft
House
$2,508/month
1,849 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Thompson's Station, TN

Getting Around

Not Walkable

Walkability

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Schools

Thompson's Station Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

839 Students

Bethesda Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

574 Students

Heritage Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

631 Students

Heritage Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

842 Students

Thompson's Station Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

616 Students

Independence High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,095 Students

Points of Interest

Top Apartments in Thompson's Station

Houses for Rent in Thompson's Station

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.