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Brentwood

Tennessee · Nashville Metro
No Income TaxStrong DanceMildMid Cost
79
/ 100 match score

Brentwood is arguably the most prestigious zip code in Tennessee — affluent, safe, and polished. Williamson County schools are among the top-rated in the state. Major corporate HQs have relocated here (Nissan North America, ServiceMaster).

Match Score Breakdown
Cost of Living
13/20
Family Safety
20/20
State Tax Burden
10/10
Healthcare Quality
13/20
Dance Training
9/12
Musical Theater
6/8
Career / Remote
8/10
Financial Snapshot at $360K Income
State income tax
0.0%
$0/yr
Est. after-tax income
$267,175
incl. FICA + federal
Annual living costs
$93,000
$72,000–$114,000 range
Annual surplus
+$174,175
King: 2.9×
Rent: 3BR family home
$2,500–$3,800/mo
Median SFH purchase price
$900,000
Dance Training
Nashville Ballet 20 min north. TPAC (Tennessee Performing Arts Center) Broadway series excellent. Brentwood has multiple elite dance studios including some of the top competitive programs in the state.
Healthcare
Williamson Medical Center is full-service. Vanderbilt University Medical Center accessible via Nashville. Excellent primary care density throughout the community.
Career & Remote Work
Tennessee has zero income tax. Brentwood is the headquarters hub for numerous corporations that relocated to avoid state income tax. Healthcare IT and services sector strong.
Musical Theater
Strong
Williamson County school performing arts programs are among the best-funded in Tennessee — Brentwood High School theater is competitive with strong director programs. Nashville Children's Theatre has youth training programs accessible from Brentwood. Multiple private MT studios in the Brentwood-Franklin corridor. The country music industry creates a unique triple-threat training culture in the Nashville metro. Active Tennessee and regional competition circuit. Good BFA pipeline.
Safety
Violent crime rate:70 per 100KVery Safe

US national average: ~370/100K. Lower suburbs are typically 50–80% safer than city-wide averages shown.

Pros
  • +Zero state income tax
  • +Williamson County top-rated schools
  • +Very safe and affluent community
  • +Nashville Ballet and TPAC access
  • +Corporate HQ concentration
Cons
  • −Very high home prices for Tennessee
  • −Hot humid summers
  • −Traffic on I-65 and Franklin Pike
  • −Limited walkability
  • −Rapid growth changing character
Quick Stats
School rating
9/10
Healthcare rating
8/10
Tech job market
good
Remote friendly
Yes

Financial estimates assume $360K gross income: FICA 7.65% + rough federal bracket + state rate shown. Does not include city income taxes, municipal taxes, or deductions. Actual tax liability varies. Consult a CPA.