2021 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee

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Explore the best places to buy a house based on home values, property taxes, home ownership rates, housing costs, and real estate trends. Ranking based on data from the U.S. Census, FBI, and other data sources. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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Blountville
Suburb in Tennessee
Rating 4.22 out of 5 9 reviews
#1 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
Former Resident: Blountville is a community worth keeping, it still has that feeling of an older community where you know about everyone at the grocery store, but also has easy access to three cities for shopping, nightlife, or catching a NASCAR race. It is a community where the gentlemen still get their hair cut at the barber, you know all of your neighbors, and kids still play outside. The people that live in this community tend to stay and generations graduate from the same high school. It is a feeling that doesn't exist many places any more, but when your here you will know it's home.
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Farragut
Suburb of Knoxville, TN
Rating 3.9 out of 5 84 reviews
#2 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
Current Resident: Farragut is a beautiful community. There are walking paths all round the town to encourage you to get outdoor and move your body, which I love! There are also all the amenities you could ever want with a small town feel. The school are some of the best in the state and lots of family friendly activities multiple times a year. With so much at your finger tips in Farragut, it’s hard to not fall in love with the town and surrounding areas.
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Green Hill
Suburb of Nashville, TN
Rating 4.21 out of 5 19 reviews
#3 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
Current Resident: I absolutely love the area we live in! Greenhill is the area between Hermitage and Mount Juliet off of Lebanon Road in Tn. We sit in a position where we fall in Wilson County lines, however, the half of our neighborhood falls in Davidson County lines. We have a lake that is within five minutes driving distance, and 30 minutes walking distance. It's quiet, peaceful, and safe. A police officer lives just two streets over.
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New Union
Town in Tennessee
Rating 3 out of 5 1 review
#4 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
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Harrogate
Town in Tennessee
Rating 3.68 out of 5 19 reviews
#5 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
Nearby Resident: Harrogate is a great small town with little shops and family owned business's . I have recently applied at the college Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate. When people think of Harrogate, they think of this school and its legacy on this town. Harrogate is a very nice and quant place to live, not too busy and just enough speed for a town.
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Middle Valley
Suburb of Chattanooga, TN
Rating 3.43 out of 5 7 reviews
#6 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
Niche User: I've lived here all of my life. I've not experienced any criminal behavior, nor do I know any neighbors that have recently experienced any crime. I've never felt unsafe or in danger in the nineteen years of living here.

I'm glad to live in Hixson and I wouldn't choose to go back and change it if I could.

I've been several places across the country and I see my neighborhood as being mild compared to places like the Washington DC area, Los Angeles, NYC, and other big cities.

Every once in a while, there are new business and neighborhood construction.

Hixson, TN is considered a satellite city of Chattanooga, TN. I work and go to school in Chattanooga, and the commute is almost nothing to get there.
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Nolensville
Suburb of Nashville, TN
Rating 3.88 out of 5 42 reviews
#7 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
Current Resident: Nolensville is apart of the Williamson County School District. The prices of houses in Nolensville have skyrocketed. It is not cheap to live in this area, but if you do decide to move here, there are many good schools nearby. You have Sunset Middle and Elementary. You also have Nolensville Elementary. You Also have Nolensville High school and MillCreek Middle. I would say that things are generally safe around Nolensville. There isn't much diversity in Nolensville. Commute times vary depending on where you are going. But if you take the main road you can get to many local stores and grocery stores. I would recommend living here, only if you can afford it.
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Lake Tansi
Town in Tennessee
Rating 3 out of 5 1 review
#8 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
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Shackle Island
Suburb of Nashville, TN
Rating 3.75 out of 5 8 reviews
#9 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
Niche User: Hendersonville is the best town to live in. I would stay there all my life if I could. My parents were raised here as well.
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Colonial Heights
Suburb in Tennessee
Rating 4 out of 5 1 review
#10 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
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White House
Suburb of Nashville, TN
Rating 3.9 out of 5 42 reviews
#11 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
Current Resident: White House, TN has offered my small family and I the opportunity to live and grow in a small town rich in genuine southern hospitality and family-friendly events. On any given day, I can take my son on a walk along the serene paths of the local Greenway trail, browse the endless stalls of the indoor flea market for hidden treasures, or sip on a warm and decadent vanilla latte while sitting by the fire at the quaint cottage-styled coffee house down the road in Millersville. When scouting the surrounding Nashville neighborhoods for an excellent day trip or looking for a new place to call home, the residents of White House, TN will extend a warm and friendly invitation to come see for yourself why we love it so much here!
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Medina
Town in Tennessee
Rating 4 out of 5 16 reviews
#12 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
Current Resident: I absolutely love Medina! If I had to critique at all it would be that the garbage along the roads are never cleaned up. You can get the inmates to clean up the roads! We just moved here from the suburbs of Chicago right outside Orland Park and it's very friendly around our area, neighbors are always welcoming and driving around here people wave to you which in Illinois you would receive the middle finger. I grew up in Chicago and I feel Chicago is definitely going down the drain. I'm happy with our move & truly hope to stay in Tennessee. This is definitely my country life living!
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Falling Water
Suburb of Chattanooga, TN
#13 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
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New Market
Town in Tennessee
Rating 4 out of 5 4 reviews
#14 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
Current Resident: New Market is a wonderful place to be. It is quiet, peaceful, and the Piedmont community is great. Everyone believes in helping one another and would give the shirt their back if you truly needed it.
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Hopewell
Suburb of Chattanooga, TN
Rating 4 out of 5 3 reviews
#15 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
Parent: An overall good place to live & work. Small town feel with a progressive city feel
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Thompson's Station
Town in Tennessee
Rating 3.73 out of 5 26 reviews
#16 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
Current Resident: Thompson's Station is one of the last unspoiled places in middle Tennessee. Local leaders and residents established a plan to preserve parks, farm and ranch land. While developers have been able to obtain land for homesites, the town has limited public utilities. This has tamped down the kind of growth seen in nearby Spring Hill. Spring Hill residents commuting to and from points north cause some traffic problems for Thompson's Station but new interstate exits and arterial connectors, already approved and funded that will help reroute commuter traffic around Thompson's Station. A 6500 seat outdoor consert venue will open this summer built in the limestone quarry used to provide the road bed for I-840. There are plans to host large music events including tour stops for current recording artists. The Town continues to acquire land for parks and with no long term plans for rapid growth, this little green patch may continue to be 'Central Park' for Williamson County.
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Crump
Town in Tennessee
#17 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
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Brentwood
Suburb of Nashville, TN
Rating 4.2 out of 5 132 reviews
#18 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
Current Resident: Moving to Brentwood from the Northeast, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. A quieter suburb located just 20 minutes from the Nashville scene, you really can have it all here. Both Ravenwood and Brentwood High Schools are fantastic schools, and easy access to Cool Springs and downtown Brentwood allow for shopping, dining, and extracurricular opportunities. Most people's commutes are under 30 min, and everyone in Brentwood enjoys a high quality of life with kind communities, lovely weather and plenty of kids running around.
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Bells
Town in Tennessee
Rating 3 out of 5 1 review
#19 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
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Fairmount
Suburb of Chattanooga, TN
Rating 4.33 out of 5 3 reviews
#20 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
Niche User: Signal mountain has a great sense of community and is a safe place for families. However, there is not much diversity.
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Mount Juliet
Suburb of Nashville, TN
Rating 4.23 out of 5 130 reviews
#21 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
Current Resident: Mt. Juliet is a safe, suburban, spread out city. We have 3 high schools in our local area as growth is rapid here. We have shopping areas, boutiques, and so many places to eat. You will hear about traffic getting to Downtown Nashville and back, but it truly isn't that bad, ESPECIALLY if you're moving here from a larger city. I have lived in this area my whole life and it has grown exponentially. We have many neighborhoods and upcoming apartment complexes. There are also multiple senior living centers and communities. Churches are in abundance here as well. Politics here seem to stray towards Republican views. The school system has caught some flack in the last few years for having so many issues with testing and lack of space for teachers and students alike. There isn't a nightlife scene, but we are so close to lakes and outdoor park areas that are great for weekends. I am looking to move elsewhere soon but I definitely recommend Mt. Juliet (we call it MJ) for family-oriented people.
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Oak Ridge
Suburb of Knoxville, TN
Rating 3.89 out of 5 76 reviews
#22 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
Current Resident: The town is very safe and welcoming, with it having a national laboratory and being a big science town, Oak Ridge is fairly diverse. There are sidewalks and bike lanes throughout the entire city which is amazing for outdoor runners like myself! The school system has been exceptional to have attended. The only change I suggest having lived here for 22 years is to expand young adult life with fun hip restaurants or bars or an outdoor food truck park. Oak Ridge is currently very aged and a great place to retire, but it lacks the youthful center that the neighboring Knoxville has.
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Hope Gardens
Neighborhood in Nashville, TN
Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
#23 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
Current Resident: My family and I have lived in this neighborhood since 2008. We love the central location, proximity to Farmers Market and most importantly the awesome and low key neighbors. And we just got a Publix less than a mile away! We are not zoned for top rated schools but Metro offers option schools which my children and several of my neighbors go to!
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Germantown
Suburb of Memphis, TN
Rating 4.4 out of 5 80 reviews
#24 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
Works Here: I enjoy living in a clean and safe environment near two majorly high rated schools(Houston middle and high school) I love the community service opportunities that come from joining the Germantown Kiwanis club as well. The food and hospitality of locals are superb and heartening and I thoroughly enjoy community events such as Memphis in May. There is always something to do or participate in whether it be watching a performance at the GPAC or running in a local weekly 5K. This city truly has so much to offer! If you haven’t already stop by for the delicious southern BBQ at the very least!
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Tusculum
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#25 Best Places to Buy a House in Tennessee
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Silverdale Baptist Academy
Private School
Chattanooga, TN
PK, K-12
Rating 4.13 out of 5 127 reviews
Sophomore: Overall, I love my school! The teachers and administration work very hard to prepare us for college. I think I'm getting a very good education compared to my previous public school. However, I think that the culture in the school can be somewhat judgemental and toxic. This doesn't necessarily include the teachers (although it could,) but mainly the students. As someone who didn't grow up in the school, it's been difficult to find my footing in a student body that isn't very welcoming. Overall, I've enjoyed my experience at Silverdale.
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George Washington University Online High School
Online School
Ashburn, VA
8-12
Rating 4.33 out of 5 24 reviews
Senior: I have been attending GWUOHS since 7th grade. I am now in 12th, so that's 6 whole years with them! Personally, I'm someone who likes to be challenged, so I have loved the rigorous education system that they've provided throughout the years. I also like having the freedom to go to school without the need to leave the house (of course, that's the situation for the majority of us now during this pandemic). Nevertheless, I appreciate having a much more flexible schedule due to this school's platform.

I've had a slight issue with this school, however. I would recommend that GWUOHS provides better counseling from advisors regarding courses. I was unaware that the courses I was taking had caused me to advance by 1 year ahead of the other students who were in my same grade. I didn't learn until last year that I was required to return for my senior year for only 2 electives and my final Journeys Symposium class in order to fulfill the missing credits I needed in order to graduate.
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Flint Hill School
Private School
Oakton, VA
PK, K-12
Rating 4.01 out of 5 74 reviews
Niche User: Incredible faculty. Great school for both academics and sports. A diversity of strengths for well-rounded students that simply can’t be matched by other private schools in Northern Virginia. Students genuinely support each other, even after they become alumni. It’s not uncommon for alumni to return from prestigious universities to share how well the school prepared them for the academic challenges ahead. Also, the robotics program is literally world class!
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