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- Population: 61,589
- Median home value: $364,700
- Median rental price: $1,407

- Top schools nearby: Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School (grade A+), Merrol Hyde Magnet School (grade A), Springdale Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Pope John Paul II Preparatory School (grade A), Davidson Academy (grade A), Goodpasture Christian School (grade A−)

- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+

#6. Hendersonville, Tennessee

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- Population: 4,764
- Median home value: $972,600
- Median rental price: $2,221

- Top schools nearby: Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet School (grade A+), Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School (grade A+), Jordan Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: University School of Nashville (grade A+), Harpeth Hall School (grade A+), Montgomery Bell Academy (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#5. Oak Hill, Tennessee

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- Population: 4,922
- Median home value: $1,038,300
- Median rental price: $3,501

- Top schools nearby: Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet School (grade A+), Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School (grade A+), Creekside Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: University School of Nashville (grade A+), Harpeth Hall School (grade A+), Montgomery Bell Academy (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#4. Forest Hills, Tennessee

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- Population: 39,525
- Median home value: $381,400
- Median rental price: $1,774

- Top schools nearby: Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School (grade A+), Springdale Elementary School (grade A), Gladeville Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School of Nashville (grade A+), Franklin Road Academy (grade A), The Academy for GOD (grade A−)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+

#3. Mount Juliet, Tennessee

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- Population: 44,830
- Median home value: $842,400
- Median rental price: $2,459

- Top schools nearby: Ravenwood High School (grade A+), Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School (grade A+), Jordan Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: University School of Nashville (grade A+), Harpeth Hall School (grade A+), Montgomery Bell Academy (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#2. Brentwood, Tennessee

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- Population: 14,444
- Median home value: $601,900
- Median rental price: $2,714

- Top schools nearby: Ravenwood High School (grade A+), Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School (grade A+), Jordan Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Franklin Road Academy (grade A), Brentwood Academy (grade A), Lighthouse Christian School & Preschool (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.

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