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Brentwood, TN


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Brentwood, Tennessee

Brentwood, Tennessee, in Williamson county, is 9 miles S of Nashville, Tennessee. The city is located in the Nashville metropolitan area. Brentwood has a population of 23,445.

The People and Families of Brentwood

In Brentwood, about 79% of adults are married. Lots of Brentwood people are married off. Large households are normal in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brentwood had a median family income of $118,450. People in Brentwood generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Brentwood than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. In Brentwood, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Brentwood. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Brentwood gave more campaign money ($215,500) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Brentwood is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Brentwood Housing

Owners occupy 96% of the housing units in Brentwood. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Brentwood, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBrentwood People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBrentwood Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyBrentwood Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBrentwood College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBrentwood Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyBrentwood Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Brentwood Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Brentwood, TN

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men910
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women910
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity46
Female Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use48
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime88

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