Why Live in Brentwood
Before its incorporation as a city in 1969, Brentwood was a rural village that boasted no more than a handful of small family restaurants. The city has since transformed into an affluent bedroom community and one of the Nashville metro’s most sought-after suburbs. In 2023, personal finance company WalletHub ranked Brentwood as the third-best small city in the United States.
Major roadways like Interstate 65 and expanding office spaces have helped Brentwood’s growth since the 1970s. It now mainly consists of upscale housing communities and a few shopping centers dense with popular chain brands. The city’s population stood at roughly 3,400 at the time of its incorporation in the late '60s but has now grown to about 45,400.
One of the city’s biggest draws is the local school system. “The public schools are very highly rated and it's known to be a desirable school district for academics and sports,” says Tyler Henson, a Realtor with Keller Williams, who’s made several sales in the area.
Brentwood also remains a close-knit community, as shown through local church attendance and annual neighborhood holiday gatherings. “It has that sort of — and this might sound cheesy — but that
Home Trends in Brentwood, TN
On average, homes in Brentwood, TN sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Brentwood, TN over the last 12 months is $1,300,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,300,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,545,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$417,450
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$354,450
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$275,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$396
Number of Homes for Sale
321
Last 12 months Home Sales
700
Median List Price
$1,500,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%