The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 37080 sells for about $435,000, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,050 a month.
ZIP 37080 — Joelton
The Joelton housing market remains stable, characterized by steady demand for rural-style residential properties within commuting distance of Nashville. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, supported by limited inventory and the area's appeal to families seeking larger lots. Market conditions are currently balanced, with moderate days on market and consistent sale-to-list ratios.
Joelton is best suited for family buyers and those seeking larger lot sizes and a rural lifestyle who are willing to commute to the Nashville metropolitan area for work.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 10.8% · poverty 15.3% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 37080
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Joelton generally experiences lower crime rates compared to the urban core of Nashville, maintaining a predominantly rural character with typical suburban safety profiles.
Schools serving the area are part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools system, with performance varying by specific school site and program offerings.
The area is primarily rural with standard regional risks for severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near creeks.
Joelton remains a rural-transitioning community with limited large-scale commercial development, serving primarily as a residential buffer for the greater Nashville employment market.
Property taxes are assessed by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, which utilizes a consolidated tax rate structure for all properties within its jurisdiction.
Residents primarily commute via I-24, providing a direct but traffic-sensitive route into downtown Nashville, which serves as the primary employment hub.
The area features significant natural amenities including access to rural landscapes, local parks, and proximity to the Cumberland River, with limited immediate commercial shopping centers.
The rental market is characterized by low density and limited inventory, with demand driven by those seeking rural living within commuting distance of Nashville.
The local economy is largely tied to the broader Nashville metropolitan area, with residents commuting to major employers in healthcare, music, and logistics.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with I-24 serving as the primary artery connecting the area to the Nashville urban core.
Development is constrained by rural zoning and topography, with most planning focused on maintaining the area's low-density character.
The Metropolitan Nashville Davidson County Assessor of Property manages assessments for the majority of the ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to Metropolitan Nashville government services and school district taxation.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and storm risk profiles common to Middle Tennessee.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Offers scenic views and limited water-based recreational access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.