RANK #943 / 996 · POP 709,786 · TN
PROJECTED GROWTH: -2.5%
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.
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing looks undervalued at 2.7x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| 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 996 counties.
Davidson County has a Boom Town Index score of 5/100, ranking #943 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +1.1% and a median household income of $71,863, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Davidson County is $354,700 with median rent at $1,394/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2026, which is less affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.2% year-over-year. Job growth: +1.1%. Home values changed -2.8% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 3.1% of Davidson County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.