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Living in Hendersonville, TN

Suburb in Tennessee

Hendersonville is a suburb in Tennessee, home to about 62,000 people, with 1.3 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, a car is essential. Life moves at a relaxed pace, and homes are mostly houses.

Is Hendersonville a good place to live? Pros and cons

👍 Pros

  • Strong healthcare: 10 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
  • Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.61% property tax
  • Safe: violent crime is 0.5× the US rate (FBI 2019)
  • Highly educated: 44% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2 research universities are within 31 mi

👎 Cons

  • Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
  • Quieter on culture: few museums and attractions nearby
  • Fewer family amenities than most places
  • Cloudier than most places

Whether it's a good place for you depends on what you value. Take the quiz to see how Hendersonville ranks against your own priorities.

Key facts

Population
62,000
1.3 million within 31 mi
Winter / summer highs
50°F / 89°F
Average daily highs · 1″ snow a year
3-bedroom home
$442k
Typical value (Zillow)
3-bedroom rent
$2,210/mo
Incl. utilities (HUD)
Cost of living
96
US average = 100 (BEA)
Taxes
No income tax
State income tax per resident · 0.61% property tax
Safety
0.5× US
Violent crime vs US (FBI 2019)
Natural disasters
11 since 2000
Declared in the county · mainly flooding, tornadoes
Top-rated hospitals
10
4–5★ within 31 mi (CMS)
Adults with a degree
44%
2 research universities within 31 mi
Nearest major airport
BNA
14 mi away

Living in Hendersonville: common questions

What is the cost of living in Hendersonville?

A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $442k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,210 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are below the US average (index 96, where the US is 100).

What are taxes like in Hendersonville?

Tennessee has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.61% of their home's value in property tax each year.

Is Hendersonville safe?

Violent crime is well below the national rate (0.5× in FBI 2019 data).

What is the weather like in Hendersonville?

Hendersonville has cool winters: winter days average around 50°F and summer days around 89°F.

Does Hendersonville get natural disasters?

Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from flooding, tornadoes and cold waves: 11 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 1.18 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.

What is the nearest major airport to Hendersonville?

The nearest major airport is BNA, about 14 mi away.

How Hendersonville scores

Each bar compares Hendersonville with the other 1143 places in Best Life Fit Me. A dot shows where it sits between two ends, such as major metro and small town; neither end is better. Coloured bars run from poor (red) to excellent (green).

🏙️City size Small city Major metroSmall town
🏘️Urban or quiet Suburban Dense & urbanQuiet / rural
🚶Getting around Car essential Walk & transitCar essential
🌲Culture or nature Culture & nature Culture & nightlifeNature on the doorstep
🌡️Climate Cool winters Warm all yearLong, snowy winters
💰Cost of living Affordable Very expensiveVery affordable
⏱️Pace Relaxed Very fast-pacedSlow & calm
🤝Community Some community feel AnonymousTight-knit community
🏡Housing Mostly houses ApartmentsHouses with yards
🏷️Affordable housing Average
💸Low taxes Excellent
💼Job market Below average
🏥Healthcare Excellent
🎓Education Good
🧸Kids & family Below average
🐕Dog-friendly Average
⛰️Outdoors Poor
🎭Culture Below average
🛡️Safety Very safe
🌪️Few natural disasters Average
☀️Sunny Below average
🌤️Mild summers Average
✈️Airport Good

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Sources: US Census ACS 2019–2023, Census State Tax Collections FY2025, Zillow 3-bedroom ZHVI, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, FBI 2019, FEMA National Risk Index v1.20, OpenFEMA disaster declarations, NOAA Normals 1991–2020, NASA POWER, CMS, NCES IPEDS 2023, IMLS, OpenStreetMap. How scores work.