RANK #789 / 1001 NAT · #23 / 33 TN · POP 715,388
1YR FORECAST: -1.8%
5YR OUTLOOK: +14%
Home to Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, is the oldest county in the Middle Tennessee region, established in 1783. The Cumberland River flows through the county, contributing to a landscape of rolling hills and forests. Commuting within Davidson County can be challenging due to traffic congestion, though public transit options like WeGo Public Transit buses and the WeGo Star commuter rail are available. The county also offers extensive outdoor recreation, with over 100 parks, 65 miles of greenways, and access to Percy Priest, Radnor, and Old Hickory Lakes.
Life in Davidson County attracts a mix of families and young professionals. The Metropolitan Nashville Public School District serves the county's communities. The economy is expanding, with growth in sectors such as healthcare, music production, and advanced manufacturing. While housing affordability is a concern for many residents, new construction is occurring, and nearby areas offer more accessible home prices.
Davidson County is one of 76 U.S. counties in this market profile — stronger than typical on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of -2.7% runs above the profile's typical -3.7%.
See all 76 Sun Belt Post-Surge Correction counties →Below national median (11.3x)
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Above national median (15x)
Housing is fairly valued at 6.2x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: Homicide rates from CDC/NCHS vital-statistics mortality data — a multi-year average that stabilizes counts in smaller counties — compiled in the County Health Rankings 2025 release. Rates per 100,000 population; U.S. average ≈ 6.5. Grade reflects homicide rate relative to the national average. Learn more →
See where Davidson County stands nationally: safest large counties in America · highest homicide-rate counties.
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Oracle World Headquarters
Oracle
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$2,000M | Planned |
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New Davidson County Detention Facility
Davidson County Sheriff's Office
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$410M | Proposed |
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Nashville I Data Center
Radius Data Centers
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$100M | Under Construction |
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Metro Nashville & Vanderbilt University Solar Initiative
Metro Nashville, Vanderbilt University, Silicon Ranch Corp.
|
$100M | Operating |
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Michelson Multifamily Fund II (Davidson County Share)
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County (investment)
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$50M | Operating |
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East Bank Development Authority Infrastructure
East Bank Development Authority
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$50M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
At 20/100, Davidson County faces headwinds that place it in the lower third of the 1001 counties we track. Median income of $77,853 combined with job growth of -0.1% suggests the local economy is struggling to keep pace with national trends.
Davidson County leans toward the expensive side. A median home value of $417,400 against an income-to-home-value ratio of 0.19 means housing eats a bigger share of local earnings than the national norm. Renters face $1,582/month on average.
Davidson County's population is growing — up +0.8% YoY — while the job market is roughly flat (employment change of -0.1%). Home values shifted -2.7% over the past year. In-migration is outpacing local hiring, which often points to remote workers or retirees driving the headcount.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 3.02% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Davidson County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.