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Davidson County, TN market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Davidson County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 745,904
- +4.2% since 2020
- Households
- 324,907
- Median household income
- $77,853
- +28.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $417,400
- Jobs located here
- 594,502
- Highest market score
- 81
- Landscaping and lawn care, #63 of 1,493 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Davidson County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Davidson County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
An estimated 745,904 people live in Davidson County, in 324,907 households. Population estimates show Davidson County grew 4.2% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Davidson County is $77,853 a year, 4% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 28.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Davidson County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 115, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (83).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Davidson County are for landscaping and lawn care companies (81), HVAC and plumbing companies (78) and pet grooming and boarding businesses (76). Davidson County ranks #63 of 1,493 scored counties for landscaping and lawn care companies.
Davidson County is part of the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin metro area. For its number of households, Davidson County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for clothing and shoe stores (65% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for collision repair and body shops (35% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Davidson County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Davidson County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and lawn care | 81 | #63 of 1,493 | 148 | 4.6 | $3.4M | 116 | 176 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 78 | #82 of 1,707 | 177 | 5.4 | $5.6M | 117 | 196 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 76 | #104 of 1,461 | 89 | 2.7 | $3.5M | 136 | 66 |
| Pet businesses | 76 | #139 of 2,200 | 274 | 8.4 | $1.1M | 128 | 166 |
| Child care and preschools | 76 | #148 of 1,611 | 146 | 4.5 | $1.1M | 113 | 120 |
| Pet stores | 75 | #99 of 974 | 50 | 1.5 | $6.2M | 136 | 25 |
| Veterinarians | 75 | #184 of 1,485 | 107 | 3.3 | $2.9M | 106 | 75 |
| Electricians | 72 | #138 of 1,160 | 77 | 2.4 | $12.8M | 107 | 173 |
| Home inspectors | 71 | #49 of 415 | 16 | 0.5 | Index only | 122 | 9 |
| Convenience stores | 71 | #412 of 2,261 | 285 | 8.8 | $7.1M | 90 | 73 |
| Home repair trades | 70 | #218 of 2,057 | 396 | 12.2 | $2.5M | 103 | 422 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 68 | #254 of 1,327 | 65 | 2.0 | $4.2M | 136 | 57 |
| Gas stations | 67 | #482 of 2,358 | 305 | 9.4 | $2.8M | 118 | 271 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 66 | #566 of 2,402 | 618 | 19.0 | $3.3M | 96 | 219 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 64 | #330 of 1,302 | 119 | 3.7 | $3.2M | 102 | 39 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 64 | #377 of 1,771 | 321 | 9.9 | $1.6M | 93 | 427 |
| Physical therapy | 63 | #375 of 1,422 | 164 | 5.0 | $2.3M | 96 | 62 |
| Roofing and gutters | 62 | #330 of 1,177 | 142 | 4.4 | $6.9M | 82 | 53 |
| Nail salons | 60 | #408 of 1,328 | 191 | 5.9 | $1.6M | 96 | 36 |
| Chiropractors | 60 | #463 of 1,490 | 152 | 4.7 | $2.5M | 104 | 78 |
| Grocery stores | 59 | #728 of 2,070 | 236 | 7.3 | $8.5M | 92 | 146 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 58 | #441 of 1,334 | 133 | 4.1 | $2M | 98 | 78 |
| Car washes and detailing | 58 | #520 of 1,451 | 111 | 3.4 | $2.4M | 97 | 39 |
| Laundromats | 57 | #306 of 785 | 51 | 1.6 | $12.6M | 101 | 26 |
| Funeral homes | 56 | #557 of 1,472 | 51 | 1.6 | $590K | 87 | 35 |
| Pizza | 55 | #824 of 2,090 | 256 | 7.9 | $5M | 99 | 824 |
| Pest control | 54 | #302 of 699 | 71 | 2.2 | $7.1M | 69 | 46 |
| Auto repair shops | 54 | #1,023 of 2,378 | 635 | 19.5 | $428K | 96 | 222 |
| Auto repair and car care | 54 | #1,044 of 2,401 | 1,042 | 32.1 | $261K | 97 | 371 |
| Dry cleaners | 53 | #233 of 507 | 39 | 1.2 | $16.5M | 105 | 39 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 53 | #388 of 887 | 125 | 3.8 | Index only | 105 | 53 |
| House cleaning | 50 | #427 of 847 | 102 | 3.1 | $4.9M | 77 | 205 |
| Insurance agencies | 50 | #1,121 of 2,272 | 583 | 17.9 | $1.3M | 100 | 314 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 49 | #968 of 1,889 | 328 | 10.1 | $3.9M | 95 | 263 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 49 | #1,178 of 2,222 | 470 | 14.5 | $2.7M | 90 | 824 |
| Hair salons | 47 | #1,339 of 2,339 | 814 | 25.1 | $375K | 87 | 183 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 44 | #306 of 479 | 22 | 0.7 | $12.3M | 90 | 30 |
| Barbershops | 43 | #884 of 1,356 | 233 | 7.2 | $1.3M | 69 | 24 |
| Gyms | 43 | #1,160 of 1,792 | 259 | 8.0 | $1M | 78 | 148 |
| Tire shops | 42 | #981 of 1,530 | 148 | 4.6 | $1.8M | 73 | 61 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 42 | #1,495 of 2,176 | 1,305 | 40.2 | Index only | 72 | 265 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 41 | #1,357 of 2,063 | 488 | 15.0 | $2.6M | 71 | 249 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 40 | #1,493 of 2,088 | 514 | 15.8 | $514K | 78 | 226 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 39 | #1,180 of 1,656 | 249 | 7.7 | $1.5M | 85 | 770 |
| Spas and skin care | 39 | #1,294 of 1,769 | 409 | 12.6 | $746K | 85 | 97 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 39 | #1,331 of 1,886 | 410 | 12.6 | $924K | 94 | 297 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 39 | #1,790 of 2,385 | 1,708 | 52.6 | $179K | 84 | 344 |
| Real estate | 37 | #1,814 of 2,229 | 1,593 | 49.0 | Index only | 74 | 673 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 36 | #1,819 of 2,405 | 2,923 | 90.0 | $442K | 67 | 811 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 35 | #1,584 of 2,087 | 871 | 26.8 | $740K | 58 | 414 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 35 | #1,715 of 2,210 | 1,149 | 35.4 | $561K | 64 | 479 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 35 | #1,848 of 2,405 | 4,890 | 150.5 | $264K | 71 | 1,908 |
| Property management | 33 | #745 of 910 | 147 | 4.5 | Index only | 63 | 290 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 31 | #2,066 of 2,394 | 3,178 | 97.8 | $119K | 78 | 1,315 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 30 | #699 of 777 | 122 | 3.8 | $2.2M | 53 | 148 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 28 | #284 of 325 | 24 | 0.7 | $15.8M | 64 | 69 |
Household spending in Davidson County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $271.6M | $836 | 87 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $856.2M | $2,635 | 102 |
| Food away from home | $1.3B | $3,974 | 98 |
| Groceries | $2B | $6,194 | 98 |
| Personal care products and services | $305.3M | $940 | 94 |
| Child care and other personal services | $165.2M | $509 | 88 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $264.2M | $813 | 83 |
| Medical and dental services | $378.7M | $1,166 | 90 |
| Pets | $308M | $948 | 104 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $644.5M | $1,984 | 97 |
| Vehicle insurance | $729.3M | $2,244 | 115 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $986.3M | $3,036 | 101 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $503.3M | $1,549 | 110 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $5.1B | $15,727 | 94 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Davidson County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 745,904+4.2% since 2020
- Households
- 324,907
- Median age
- 36.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 53%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 504 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 1,421
- Median household income
- $77,853+28.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $113,747
- Median home value
- $417,400
- Jobs located here
- 594,502
- Daytime population
- 954,372Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Davidson County, TN growing?
Population estimates put Davidson County at 745,904 people in 2025, up 4.2% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 324,907 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 28.9%, before inflation.
How much do households in Davidson County, TN spend?
Households in Davidson County spend about $5.1B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $2B on groceries and $1.3B on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Davidson County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 115, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (83).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Davidson County, TN?
Of the business types scored in Davidson County, landscaping and lawn care companies (81), HVAC and plumbing companies (78) and pet grooming and boarding businesses (76) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #63 of 1,493 scored counties.
How does Davidson County, TN compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Davidson County is $77,853, 4% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $417,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for clothing and shoe stores (65% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for collision repair and body shops (35% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in Davidson County, each ranked against other counties.
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