Mount Juliet, TN — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Wilson County · Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin · population 44,066

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Mount Juliet, TN
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71
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Mount Juliet stands

At or near all-time high. population growing 2.9% per year.

Median home $564,095
1-year -0.0%
5-yr CAGR +6.7%
vs 5-yr peak -0.4%
Population +2.9%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2025-12$564k$275k$380k$484k$589k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
32/100
Very car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
22/100
Transit limited
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
95/100
Excellent for remote work
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$2,095/mo$1,533$1,887$2,241202220242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent138128100120140202220242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 22.4
Lean rent

At a 22.4 price-to-rent ratio, the math is starting to lean toward renting in Mount Juliet. Owner-occupier ROI requires longer holds and the assumption that prices keep appreciating roughly at the rate of rent.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
50 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
73 · w22%
Distance from peak
88 · w18%
Population growth
89 · w16%
Rent YoY
59 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
72 · w10%
Long thesis

Mount Juliet has been growing population at 2.9% per year while home values compounded +6.7% annually. Demand-driven appreciation — the kind that persists as long as people keep showing up, which they currently are.

Short thesis

Mount Juliet's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About Mount Juliet

Mount Juliet is a city in Wilson County, Tennessee, with an estimated population of 44,066. It anchors the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin metro area. The population has grown 2.9% per year on average between 2020 and 2024 — among the faster-growing communities in the state. The median home value in Mount Juliet is $564,095 as of 2026-04, down 0.0% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +6.7% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Mount Juliet average $2,095 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+2.1%). The composite momentum score is 71 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●People are voting with their feet: population growing 2.9% per year since 2020 — that’s faster than ~80% of US cities.
●Healthy 5-year run: +6.7% annualized over 5 years, outpacing US inflation.
●Held the highs: currently -0.4% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

▼ Bear case

○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

About Mount Juliet (Wikipedia)

Mt. Juliet is a city located in western Wilson County, Tennessee, United States. A suburb of Nashville, it is approximately 17 miles (27 km) east of downtown Nashville. Mt. Juliet is located mostly between two major national east-west routes, Interstate 40 and U.S. Route 70. As of the 2020 United States census, Mount Juliet has a population of approximately 39,289 people. Mt. Juliet is the largest city in Wilson County. The official city charter has the name listed as Mt. Juliet; however, the United States Postal Service lists its name as Mount Juliet.

Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Wilson County right now.

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Public-safety links are official .gov sources, not curated by us. Wilson County routes NWS alerts; check the state EM portal for non-weather emergencies.

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Run the numbers for Mount Juliet

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
47° / 28°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
88° / 68°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
207
~57% of year
Annual precip
54″ rain
5″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very low
Tornado
High
Wildfire
Low
Earthquake
Moderate
Flood
Moderate

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

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Local news & community

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Local economy & environment

Humidity
71%
Humid climate
Median household income
$64,700
Tennessee state median
Top industries (state-level)
HealthcareMusic/EntertainmentManufacturing

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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