Belle Meade, TN

Belle Meade, Tennessee

There are an estimated 2,943 people in Belle Meade.

The People and Families of Belle Meade

In Belle Meade, about 81% of adults are married. Many folks in Belle Meade are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Belle Meade had a median family income of $194,016. Belle Meade has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Belle Meade living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Belle Meade. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Belle Meade.

Belle Meade Housing

Approximately 96% of housing in Belle Meade is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Property taxes are a bit high in Belle Meade, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Belle Meade, 87% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the city is to try the public transportation system. The commute to work is less of a chore in Belle Meade than other cities.

High Points

Belle Meade strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 4%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 6%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 13%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Belle Meade, TN

Comparing Belle Meade to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Belle Meade Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Belle Meade Colleges

(List of All Tennessee Colleges)

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