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Is Spring Hill a Good Place to Live? Spring Hill, Tennessee: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Spring Hill ranks #243 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #119 of 524 smaller cities and #4 of 20 in Tennessee. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (2.8%, #14 of 476) and low poverty (4.3%, #18 of 524), and trails on long commutes (30 min, #409 of 524).
Spring Hill by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Spring Hill's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Spring Hill: its police agency reported only part of the year. See Is Spring Hill safe?
What is the cost of living in Spring Hill?
Spring Hill's cost of living index is 96.3, 4% below the US level of 100 and #501 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,844/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $520,958, 56% above the typical Tennessee home ($334,108).
| Measure | Spring Hill | TennesseeTN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 96.3#501 of 1,308 | 91.9 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $520,958#853 of 1,187 | $334,108 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,019/mo#724 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $493,800#975 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,844/mo#998 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 4.4x#690 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 19.8%#429 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Tennessee is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Spring Hill housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Spring Hill is in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro.
Tennessee housing market →Is Spring Hill safe?
The FBI figures we hold for Spring Hill are far below Tennessee's rates for a city of 55,765, which usually means the police agency reported only part of the year, so we don't publish them or rank Spring Hill on safety. Tennessee as a whole records 492 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Spring Hill?
The median household in Spring Hill earns $112,013, 35% above the US figure of $83,163 and 56% above Tennessee ($71,997). Unemployment is 2.8% (US 4.3%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 2.9% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Spring Hill | TennesseeTN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $112,013#216 of 1,312 | $71,997 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 2.8%#54 of 1,058 | 3.5% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 4.3%#63 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +2.9%#54 of 1,132 | +0.9% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Tennessee is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Spring Hill?
The median resident of Spring Hill is 36.1 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 50.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #265 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 73.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Spring Hill | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 36.1 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 50.3%#265 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 73.4% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Spring Hill's schools and health?
Spring Hill's 11 public schools graduate 94.5% of students in four years (Tennessee 90.4%), with 15.3 students per teacher and $11,608 spent per pupil. 31.8% of adults are obese and 9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Spring Hill | TennesseeTN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 94.5%#111 of 1,063 | 90.4% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 15.3#514 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $11,608#1006 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 31.8%#525 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 9%#216 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 17.8%#817 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 8.4%#432 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Tennessee is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 7,800 students are enrolled in Spring Hill's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Spring Hill?
The average commute in Spring Hill is 30 minutes (Tennessee 26.5); 0% of workers take transit and 23.2% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Spring Hill scores 7.6 of 20 (below average walkable), #1149 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 78.2°F and winters 40.3°F, with 56 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Spring Hill | TennesseeTN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 30 min#1107 of 1,312 | 26.5 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 7.5%#871 of 1,312 | 7.7% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 69.9% | 75% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0% | 0.5% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.1% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 23.2% | 12.7% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 7.6#1149 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Tennessee is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47.6 | 28.5 | 4.6 |
| Feb | 51.4 | 31.5 | 5.2 |
| Mar | 60.7 | 39.3 | 5 |
| Apr | 71.1 | 47.3 | 5.3 |
| May | 79.3 | 57.1 | 5.1 |
| Jun | 87.1 | 65.6 | 4.6 |
| Jul | 89.4 | 69.4 | 4.6 |
| Aug | 89.2 | 68.6 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 84.1 | 61.5 | 4.1 |
| Oct | 72.8 | 48.9 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 60.7 | 38.1 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 50.6 | 32 | 5.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Thompson Stn.
| Measure | Spring Hill | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 59.7°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 78.2°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 40.3°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 56 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Thompson Stn.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Spring Hill?
Maury County's air had a median air quality index of 33, and 84% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Maury County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, tornado, and strong wind, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 56% of US counties.
| Measure | Spring Hill | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 33#100 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.14%#616 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Maury County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Maury County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.02% | 85% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.018% | 81% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0045% | 71% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.084% | 54% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Spring Hill compare with similar-size cities?
Spring Hill is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #119 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 55,765.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill, TNPop. 55,765 | #243 | 63.4 | $112,013 | $1,844/mo | part year | 30 min |
| Tigard, ORPop. 56,011 | #353 | 60.9 | $108,823 | $1,782/mo | 256 | 22.9 min |
| Olympia, WAPop. 55,951 | #497 | 58.1 | $81,302 | $1,599/mo | 475 | 20 min |
| Perth Amboy, NJPop. 55,855 | #922 | 51.4 | $61,977 | $1,688/mo | 269 | 23.5 min |
| Port Arthur, TXPop. 55,828 | #1300 | 36.6 | $46,354 | $1,021/mo | 596 | 23.4 min |
| Apple Valley, MNPop. 55,679 | #219 | 64.0 | $97,673 | $1,738/mo | 204 | 24.6 min |
| Fountainebleau, FLPop. 55,665 | #1172 | 46.0 | $64,908 | $2,094/mo | no data | 27.9 min |
| South Whittier, CAPop. 55,650 | #979 | 50.4 | $100,800 | $1,908/mo | no data | 31.3 min |
| Berwyn, ILPop. 55,595 | #372 | 60.5 | $78,408 | $1,215/mo | 161 | 29 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Spring Hill compare with the rest of Tennessee?
Spring Hill ranks #4 of the 20 Tennessee cities we track, with a score of 63.4 against Tennessee's statewide 57.1. Its households earn 56% above the Tennessee median. Homes are 56% above the typical Tennessee home.
| City | Rank in TN | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin, TNPop. 87,133 | #1 | 69.5 | $119,528 | $1,923/mo | 171 |
| Brentwood, TNPop. 45,556 | #2 | 68.0 | $182,088 | $2,825/mo | 62 |
| Collierville, TNPop. 51,515 | #3 | 67.6 | $138,598 | $1,691/mo | 175 |
| Spring Hill, TNPop. 55,765 | #4 | 63.4 | $112,013 | $1,844/mo | part year |
| Hendersonville, TNPop. 63,091 | #5 | 61.5 | $97,200 | $1,653/mo | 140 |
| Lebanon, TNPop. 44,788 | #6 | 60.3 | $72,848 | $1,306/mo | 266 |
| Bartlett, TNPop. 56,876 | #7 | 59.1 | $102,070 | $1,638/mo | 262 |
| Gallatin, TNPop. 48,532 | #8 | 58.9 | $77,518 | $1,395/mo | 180 |
| Smyrna, TNPop. 56,692 | #9 | 58.3 | $81,926 | $1,461/mo | 333 |
| Murfreesboro, TNPop. 161,445 | #10 | 57.1 | $80,108 | $1,481/mo | 404 |
| Johnson City, TNPop. 72,222 | #11 | 55.6 | $57,254 | $1,023/mo | 417 |
| Columbia, TNPop. 45,441 | #12 | 54.1 | $63,719 | $1,197/mo | 371 |
| Clarksville, TNPop. 176,456 | #13 | 53.4 | $69,303 | $1,307/mo | 366 |
| Knoxville, TNPop. 195,185 | #14 | 51.8 | $54,039 | $1,191/mo | 685 |
| Cleveland, TNPop. 48,829 | #15 | 51.6 | $58,559 | $1,034/mo | 547 |
| Kingsport, TNPop. 56,262 | #16 | 51.3 | $52,490 | $907/mo | 572 |
| Chattanooga, TNPop. 185,783 | #17 | 50.9 | $64,523 | $1,256/mo | 680 |
| Nashville, TNPop. 690,130 | #18 | 50.4 | $77,371 | $1,586/mo | 961 |
| Jackson, TNPop. 68,435 | #19 | 44.4 | $53,032 | $1,145/mo | 727 |
| Memphis, TNPop. 618,980 | #20 | 37.4 | $51,736 | $1,181/mo | 1,853 |
All 20 Tennessee cities we track, by overall score. Tennessee statewide: median income $71,997, violent crime 492.3 per 100,000.
How is Spring Hill's score calculated?
Spring Hill scores 63.4 out of 100, #243 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 9 of 11 categories with local data; safety and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Tennessee's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 18% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Spring Hill. Similar-size median 55.5.
75.8 - HealthCity data · 15% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Spring Hill. Similar-size median 58.9.
60.7 - EducationCity data · 15% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Spring Hill's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
61.2 - AffordabilityCity data · 12% of score
Spring Hill's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
56.7 - Household financesCity data · 10% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Spring Hill. Similar-size median 56.1.
81.1 - GrowthCity data · 9% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Spring Hill. Similar-size median 42.4.
74.4 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Spring Hill. Similar-size median 50.0.
51.2 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Spring Hill's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
34.7 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
64.9 - SafetyNot scored
Spring Hill's police agency has no full year of FBI reports to score.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Spring Hill's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Spring Hill has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Spring Hill
Is Spring Hill, TN a good place to live?
Spring Hill ranks #243 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #119 of 524 smaller cities and #4 of 20 in Tennessee. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (2.8%, #14 of 476) and low poverty (4.3%, #18 of 524), and trails on long commutes (30 min, #409 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Spring Hill?
Spring Hill's cost of living index is 96.3, 4% below the US level of 100 and #501 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,844/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $520,958, 56% above the typical Tennessee home ($334,108).
Is Spring Hill safe?
The FBI figures we hold for Spring Hill are far below Tennessee's rates for a city of 55,765, which usually means the police agency reported only part of the year, so we don't publish them or rank Spring Hill on safety. Tennessee as a whole records 492 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Spring Hill?
The median household in Spring Hill earns $112,013, 35% above the US figure of $83,163 and 56% above Tennessee ($71,997). Unemployment is 2.8% (US 4.3%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 2.9% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Spring Hill?
Median rent in Spring Hill is $1,844/mo (Census), #998 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,019/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 19.8% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Spring Hill?
The typical home value in Spring Hill is $520,958, up 0.2% in a year, against $334,108 for Tennessee and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $493,800.
How are the public schools in Spring Hill?
Spring Hill's 11 public schools graduate 94.5% of students in four years (Tennessee 90.4%), with 15.3 students per teacher and $11,608 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Spring Hill?
The average commute is 30 minutes, #1107 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.5 minutes across Tennessee. 7.5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Spring Hill?
Spring Hill averages 59.7°F over the year, 78.2°F in summer and 40.3°F in winter, with 56 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Spring Hill walkable?
Spring Hill scores 7.6 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1149 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Spring Hill at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Maury County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, tornado, and strong wind, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 56% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Spring Hill?
Maury County's air had a median air quality index of 33, and 84% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Spring Hill?
Spring Hill has 55,765 residents. The median resident of Spring Hill is 36.1 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 50.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #265 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 73.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Spring Hill compare with the rest of Tennessee?
Spring Hill ranks #4 of the 20 Tennessee cities we track, with a score of 63.4 against Tennessee's statewide 57.1. Its households earn 56% above the Tennessee median. Homes are 56% above the typical Tennessee home.
What cities are similar in size to Spring Hill?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Spring Hill's population of 55,765 are Tigard, OR (#353 overall), Olympia, WA (#497 overall), Perth Amboy, NJ (#922 overall), Port Arthur, TX (#1300 overall), and Apple Valley, MN (#219 overall). Spring Hill is #243.