The Town FilesBerry Hill, Tennessee
City in Davidson County · population 2,112 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $607,000
- Household income
- $79,591
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 28.7
Berry Hill is a city of 2,112 people in Davidson County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $607,000, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks more walkable than 100% of Tennessee towns, better for young professionals than 100% of Tennessee towns, more vibrant than 100% of Tennessee towns.
How Berry Hill ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Berry Hill is worth $607,000, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 7.6 times the median household income of $79,591, which is more affordable than 1% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $1,733 a month. 16.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Berry Hill | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $607,000 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,733 | $863 |
| Median household income | $79,591 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.6× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 16.9% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 2013 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Berry Hill
| People | Berry Hill | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.7 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 0.9% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 6.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 80.7% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 2.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.2% | — |
| Work from home | 24.2% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 16.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.6% | 88.2% |
Weather in Berry Hill
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 27.5°F. About 53.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.7 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 51 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 75 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Berry Hill since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on December 24, 1988 about 6.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 292 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 9, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 114 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 12, 1966.
Severe weather in Davidson County since 1996
Davidson County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4878: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 13, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4751: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Davidson County
Davidson County had 555,405 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $83,096 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Berry Hill itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Berry Hill
30 public schools with 15,252 students, about 16.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGavock High | 9-12 | 1,907 | 17.5 |
| Glencliff High School | 9-12 | 1,077 | 17.4 |
| LEAD Southeast (charter) | 5-12 | 850 | 12.5 |
| Cole Elementary | PK-5 | 840 | 15.3 |
| Wright Middle | 5-8 | 658 | 14.3 |
| Glenview Elementary | PK-5 | 642 | 16.9 |
| Nashville School Of The Arts | 9-12 | 569 | 17.2 |
| Haywood Elementary | PK-4 | 565 | 14.1 |
| Paragon Mills Elementary | PK-4 | 552 | 13.8 |
| Eakin Elementary | K-5 | 544 | 18.8 |
| Waverly-Belmont Elementary School | K-5 | 528 | 16.5 |
| Glencliff Elementary | PK-4 | 527 | 14.2 |
Towns near Berry Hill
- Nashville-Davidson, TN3.7 mi · 689,447 people · home $413,600
- Oak Hill, TN3.8 mi · 4,891 people · home $1,199,600
- Forest Hills, TN5.1 mi · 5,038 people · home $1,413,100
- Belle Meade, TN5.1 mi · 2,901 people · home $2,000,001
- Brentwood, TN8.7 mi · 45,373 people · home $1,031,300
- Nolensville, TN12.4 mi · 13,829 people · home $777,800
- La Vergne, TN13.4 mi · 38,719 people · home $309,900
- Green Hill, TN13.5 mi · 6,518 people · home $365,900
Berry Hill questions
Is Berry Hill, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Berry Hill scores better for retirees than 3% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 0%. 0.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.7).
How much does a house cost in Berry Hill?
The median owner-occupied home in Berry Hill is valued at $607,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $79,591, so homes cost about 7.6 times income. Median rent is $1,733 a month.
What is the weather like in Berry Hill?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 27.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.2 inches of precipitation a year and 4.7 inches of snow.
Does Berry Hill get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Berry Hill since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on December 24, 1988. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)