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Smyrna
  • Suburb of Nashville, TN
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Suburb
Nashville

Smyrna

#2 in Best Places to Live in Rutherford County
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Smyrna is a suburb of Nashville with a population of 52,401. Smyrna is in Rutherford County and is one of the best places to live in Tennessee. Living in Smyrna offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Smyrna and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Smyrna are above average.
    About Smyrna...
    Population
    52,401
    Suburb of
    Nashville
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $239,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,199
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      270.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      25.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      51.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      166.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,615.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      201.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Smyrna

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $70,879
    National
    $69,021
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