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Greenbrier, TN


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Greenbrier, Tennessee

Greenbrier, Tennessee, in Robertson county, is 18 miles N of Nashville, Tennessee. The people of the town are in the Nashville metropolitan area. Greenbrier has a population of 4,940.

The People and Families of Greenbrier

In Greenbrier, about 63% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Greenbrier, with the many large families there. The town is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the town is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greenbrier had a median family income of $48,262. Greenbrier is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. Greenbrier isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Greenbrier residents, with $1,250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Greenbrier Housing

In Greenbrier, 76% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Greenbrier has higher property taxes than most places in Tennessee, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Greenbrier, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 10%Greenbrier Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 13%Greenbrier People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 17%Greenbrier Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Greenbrier, TN

Comparing Greenbrier 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
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men58
Racial Diversity53
Female Share of the Population53
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home46
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Rents22
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime68
Low Violent Crime35

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