The Town FilesKingston Springs, Tennessee
Town in Cheatham County · population 2,824 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $426,500
- Household income
- $103,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 44.2
Kingston Springs is a town of 2,824 people in Cheatham County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $426,500, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better transit than 99% of Tennessee towns, better for families than 89% of Tennessee towns, quieter than 89% of Tennessee towns.
How Kingston Springs 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 Kingston Springs is worth $426,500, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $103,250, which is more affordable than 37% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $1,164 a month. 87.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kingston Springs | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $426,500 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,164 | $863 |
| Median household income | $103,250 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 87.8% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Kingston Springs
| People | Kingston Springs | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.1% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.3% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.5% | — |
| Work from home | 22.9% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 30.7 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.0% | 88.2% |
Weather in Kingston Springs
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 26.7°F. About 50.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.4 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 51 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 96 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kingston Springs since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on December 9, 2023 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 9, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 25, 2000.
Severe weather in Cheatham County since 1996
Cheatham County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 |
| June 17, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4792: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Cheatham County
Cheatham County had 9,759 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,841 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Kingston Springs itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Kingston Springs
3 public schools with 1,238 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpeth High School | 9-12 | 480 | 18.5 |
| Harpeth Middle School | 5-8 | 420 | 14.5 |
| Kingston Springs Elementary | PK-4 | 338 | 14.7 |
Towns near Kingston Springs
- White Bluff, TN5.9 mi · 3,862 people · home $279,900
- Fairview, TN6.9 mi · 9,357 people · home $390,200
- Ashland City, TN12.8 mi · 5,193 people · home $294,100
- Belle Meade, TN14.2 mi · 2,901 people · home $2,000,001
- Dickson, TN14.6 mi · 16,058 people · home $292,600
- Forest Hills, TN15.3 mi · 5,038 people · home $1,413,100
- Oak Hill, TN17.7 mi · 4,891 people · home $1,199,600
- Franklin, TN18.5 mi · 83,454 people · home $705,400
Kingston Springs questions
Is Kingston Springs, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kingston Springs scores better for retirees than 84% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 89%. 22.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.2).
How much does a house cost in Kingston Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Kingston Springs is valued at $426,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $103,250, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,164 a month.
What is the weather like in Kingston Springs?
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 26.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 1.4 inches of snow.
Does Kingston Springs get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kingston Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on December 9, 2023. 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)