The Town FilesMount Juliet, Tennessee
City in Wilson County · population 39,289 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $460,100
- Household income
- $107,068
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 51
- Median age
- 39.3
Mount Juliet is a city of 39,289 people in Wilson County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $460,100, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks more upscale than 95% of Tennessee towns, better for young professionals than 94% of Tennessee towns, better transit than 92% of Tennessee towns.
How Mount Juliet 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 Mount Juliet is worth $460,100, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $107,068, which is more affordable than 27% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $2,011 a month. 72.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mount Juliet | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $460,100 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $2,011 | $863 |
| Median household income | $107,068 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 72.1% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 2006 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mount Juliet
| People | Mount Juliet | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.2% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 26.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.5% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.7% | — |
| Work from home | 22.0% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 30.2 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.7% | 88.2% |
Weather in Mount Juliet
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 27.6°F. About 54.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.6 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 69 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
51 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mount Juliet since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 17 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 3, 2020 about 3.8 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 266 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 9, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 66 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 17, 2022.
Severe weather in Wilson County since 1996
Wilson County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 |
| January 14, 2022 | Tornado | DR-4637: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Wilson County
Wilson County had 65,504 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,691 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Mount Juliet itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Mount Juliet
8 public schools with 8,438 students, about 17.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Juliet High School | 9-12 | 1,675 | 18.8 |
| Rutland Elementary | PK-5 | 1,327 | 16.8 |
| West Wilson Middle School | 6-8 | 1,303 | 18.9 |
| Mt. Juliet Middle School | 6-8 | 1,025 | 16.8 |
| Stoner Creek Elementary | PK-5 | 939 | 17.4 |
| West Elementary | K-5 | 881 | 17.3 |
| Springdale Elementary School | PK-5 | 802 | 17.8 |
| Elzie D Patton Elementary School | PK-5 | 486 | 14.3 |
Towns near Mount Juliet
- Green Hill, TN4.3 mi · 6,518 people · home $365,900
- Hendersonville, TN9.0 mi · 61,753 people · home $430,700
- Lebanon, TN9.2 mi · 38,431 people · home $378,400
- La Vergne, TN12.5 mi · 38,719 people · home $309,900
- Gallatin, TN12.8 mi · 44,431 people · home $372,000
- Shackle Island, TN13.7 mi · 3,331 people · home $540,400
- Goodlettsville, TN14.3 mi · 17,789 people · home $381,900
- Nashville-Davidson, TN15.5 mi · 689,447 people · home $413,600
Mount Juliet questions
Is Mount Juliet, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mount Juliet scores better for retirees than 54% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 14%. 13.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.3).
How much does a house cost in Mount Juliet?
The median owner-occupied home in Mount Juliet is valued at $460,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $107,068, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $2,011 a month.
What is the weather like in Mount Juliet?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 27.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.9 inches of precipitation a year and 4.6 inches of snow.
Does Mount Juliet get tornadoes?
51 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mount Juliet since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 3, 2020. 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)