Living in Brentwood, TN
Williamson County
Brentwood is the most affluent place in this batch and one of the wealthiest cities in Tennessee -- a quiet, low-density suburb of large-lot estates rather than a walkable town center, distinct in character from Franklin's historic downtown a few miles south even though both sit in Williamson County. Redfin put Brentwood's median home sale price at $1,426,724 as of June 2026, up a striking 12.1% YoY, roughly 65% higher than Franklin's already-elevated figure and by far the highest of any place in this batch.
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- Moving to Brentwood: Pros, Cons & What to Know
- Cost of Living in Brentwood
- Housing Market in Brentwood
- Buying a Home in Brentwood
- Renting in Brentwood
- Taxes in Brentwood
- Homeowners Insurance & Natural Hazard Costs in Brentwood
- Climate & Weather in Brentwood
- Jobs & Economy in Brentwood
- Schools in Brentwood
- Crime & Safety in Brentwood
- Healthcare in Brentwood
- Traffic & Transportation in Brentwood
- Best Areas to Live in Brentwood
- Pros and Cons of Living in Brentwood
- Retiring in Brentwood
- Who Should / Shouldn’t Move to Brentwood
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Taxes
Not independently sourced at the Williamson County level this session. Tennessee carries no income tax statewide. See the Tennessee hub page for the statewide property tax context -- do not treat that figure as Brentwood-specific.
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Pros
Genuinely one of the wealthiest, lowest-density suburban communities in Tennessee -- large lots, quiet streets, and Williamson County's strong-schools reputation, without Franklin's tourist-facing historic-downtown bustle.
Cons
The most expensive place in this entire batch by a wide margin ($1,426,724 median, up 12.1% YoY) -- more than triple Murfreesboro or Smyrna's price points; a quieter, more purely residential character than Franklin means less walkable downtown/retail life.
Who this fits
Best for: High-income luxury buyers and families prioritizing large lots, low density, and top-tier schools above walkability or downtown character.
Maybe not for you if: Buyers with a moderate budget, or anyone wanting a walkable town-center feel, should look to Franklin, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, or Smyrna in this batch instead.
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