Which Nashville Neighborhood Is Most Expensive?
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There is no official ranking of Nashville neighborhoods by price, so the closest measure is home value by ZIP code. Among the Nashville ZIP codes compared below, 37215, which covers Green Hills and nearby areas, has the highest median owner-occupied home value, $1,046,500, in the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 2024 five-year estimates (Census Reporter, 37215). The next two, 37212 at $963,800 and 37205 at $953,300, have margins of error that overlap with 37215’s, so the top of the list is a near tie, not a clear winner. Home prices also change month to month, so compare recent sale prices for the streets you are considering.
Highest-Value ZIP Codes in Nashville
| ZIP code | Area it includes | Median owner-occupied home value | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37215 | Green Hills and nearby areas | $1,046,500 | ±$56,630 |
| 37212 | several neighborhoods; check a ZIP map | $963,800 | ±$80,328 |
| 37205 | several neighborhoods; check a ZIP map | $953,300 | ±$61,117 |
| 37204 | 12 South | $907,500 | ±$60,607 |
| 37220 | several neighborhoods; check a ZIP map | $818,200 | ±$77,554 |
| Nashville metro | $409,600 |
Source: ACS 2024 5-year estimates via Census Reporter for 37215, 37212, 37205, 37204, and 37220. A ZIP code covers several neighborhoods, so these are area benchmarks, not neighborhood boundaries.
Davidson County and Its Neighbors, September 2026
Outside the city, the county figures show where the region’s higher prices sit: in September 2026, the median listing price was $525,000 in Davidson County and $1,155,000 in neighboring Williamson County, which is not part of Nashville.
| County | Median listing price |
|---|---|
| Williamson | $1,155,000 |
| Wilson | $564,675 |
| Davidson (Nashville) | $525,000 |
| Sumner | $479,948 |
| Rutherford | $479,450 |
Source: Realtor.com median listing price data, via the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED, Davidson County; series for the other counties on the same site). These are asking prices for homes on the market, not sale prices, and a county median hides wide differences between neighborhoods. Davidson County’s median was $549,900 a year earlier, in September 2025, so it fell about 4.5% over the year.
The Small Cities Inside the County
All of Davidson County is under the consolidated Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, but several municipalities incorporated before consolidation keep some autonomy: Belle Meade, Berry Hill, Forest Hills, Oak Hill, and parts of Goodlettsville and Ridgetop (Wikipedia). Belle Meade, for example, runs its own police department (City of Belle Meade). When a listing gives “Nashville” as the city, check whether the address is in one of these cities, since that affects city services.
How to Compare Neighborhoods Yourself
- Pick the ZIP codes or neighborhoods you are considering.
- Compare the median sale price over the last few months, not one listing.
- Compare price per square foot, so a large house and a condo can be judged on the same scale.
- Add the ongoing costs: property taxes, insurance, homeowners association dues, and parking.
The other end of the market is covered in the cheapest neighborhood in Nashville, and choosing a neighborhood for a family is in which Nashville neighborhood is best for families.