The story of this market
The typical home in Hendersonville, Tennessee sells for about $579,000, or $260 per square foot.
Prices are down 5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 60 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,299 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
-0.4%
TN · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Hendersonville, Tennessee
The Hendersonville housing market is showing signs of stabilization after a period of price correction, with a median sale price of $579,000. While year-over-year prices have softened, the market remains active with a healthy inventory level and steady demand from buyers seeking suburban living near Nashville. The city's strong school system and recreational amenities continue to support long-term property value growth.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Hendersonville yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved down 8.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 47 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
38% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 6.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A massive reservoir offering extensive boating, fishing, and recreational activities that define the city's lifestyle.
A popular community park providing walking trails, picnic areas, and scenic views of the lake.
A major retail and entertainment hub featuring a variety of restaurants, shops, and a cinema.
Hendersonville is ideal for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with easy access to Nashville's employment centers. It attracts those who value waterfront living, quality schools, and a community-focused environment.
The city is served by the Sumner County School District, which is generally regarded as providing high-quality public education with several schools receiving strong performance ratings. The district is known for its focus on academic achievement and extracurricular engagement.
The city is primarily served by major highway corridors connecting to Nashville, with limited public transit options. Most residents rely on personal vehicles for daily commuting.
Hendersonville offers extensive recreational opportunities centered around Old Hickory Lake, including boating, fishing, and numerous waterfront parks. The city also features a robust system of greenways, golf courses, and the popular Indian Lake shopping and dining district.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of garden-style apartment complexes and single-family home rentals, with demand driven by the city's proximity to Nashville. Vacancy rates remain low, and rent growth has been steady, reflecting the area's popularity among commuters.
The economy is driven by retail, healthcare, and professional services, with many residents commuting to Nashville for employment. The city's commercial base is anchored by the Indian Lake retail corridor.
Hendersonville serves as a major residential and commercial hub for Sumner County, benefiting from its proximity to Nashville and significant retail development along the Indian Lake corridor. Infrastructure improvements continue to support the city's steady expansion as a bedroom community.
Development is focused on mixed-use projects and residential expansion, particularly in areas surrounding the lake and major thoroughfares.
Parcels are subject to Sumner County and Hendersonville municipal tax districts, with no significant MUD/PID presence reported.
Hendersonville generally maintains a lower crime rate compared to the nearby Nashville metropolitan core, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement emphasizes community policing to maintain safety in residential neighborhoods.
The city faces moderate risks related to severe weather, including thunderstorms and occasional wind events, with flood risks primarily concentrated near the Old Hickory Lake shoreline. Property insurance markets remain stable but are sensitive to regional weather-related claims.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage typically available for residential properties.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Tennessee) — Tennessee Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at a percentage of its fair market value: 25% for residential property. The tax amount is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the local tax rate (per $100 of assessed value).
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from census.gov for Hendersonville city, Tennessee.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.