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Nashville, TN — ZIP 37205

Population: 24,823 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 37205 (Nashville, TN) is $1.08M — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.16M after a median 72 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,218/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, earthquake, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.08M

Typical home value

+4.0%

1-year change

72

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.08M
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+8.4%
5-year appreciation
+35.6%
10-year appreciation
+93.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$1.08M
House Price Index (state)
484.9 (+0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.16M
Median list price
$1.24M
Median price per sqft
$403
1-year sale-price change
-4.5%
Median days on market
72 days
Homes sold (recent period)
140
For-sale inventory
203
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Active listings
212
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
69 days
New listings (monthly)
42

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,218/mo
1-year rent change
+1.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,585/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,650/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,798/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,309/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,799/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
91.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
0
Schools include
H. G. Hill Middle, West End Middle, Westmeade Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, earthquake, inland flooding, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
246
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
193
Days with Moderate air quality
171
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
145,351
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
88,424

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Stones River National Battlefield (30 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
John C Tune Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Nashville International Airport (BNA) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
ASCENSION SAINT THOMAS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+39 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1971
Housing built before 1970
49.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.2%
Median annual property tax
$5,997
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
80.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
498,568
Average weekly wage
$1,661
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,632

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 37205State medianUS median
Typical home value$1.08M$269,266$288,527
Median sale price$1.16M$315,000$325,000
Median days on market72 days73 days51 days
Typical rent$2,218/mo$1,599/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,997$970$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 37205?
$1.08M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 37205?
$1.16M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 37205?
Median days on market: 72 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 37205?
Typical rent: $2,218/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 37205?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, earthquake, inland flooding, strong wind, tornado.
Is ZIP 37205 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 37205. 246 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 37205?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 37205?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 37205?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 37205?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 37205 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 37205?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 37205?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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