Life in Green Hills, Tennessee.
Green Hills, Tennessee, is one of Nashville's most established and polished neighborhoods, a leafy, family-friendly enclave just minutes southwest of downtown. Quiet residential streets lined with stately homes and mature trees sit alongside the Hillsboro Pike corridor, where The Mall at Green Hills anchors the city's finest shopping and dining. Beloved local institutions like Parnassus Books and the Bluebird Cafe give the area a genuine sense of community. Top-rated public schools, from Julia Green Elementary through Hillsboro High, make it a natural choice for families, while its easy access to Vanderbilt, Belmont, and downtown suits professionals who want city energy without the city noise. Green Hills, TN, pairs refined everyday living with walkable convenience, making it one of Nashville's most sought-after addresses.
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Green Hills at a Glance
A data-rich snapshot of Green Hills, Tennessee: who lives here, how the neighborhood scores for walkability, where locals go out, and the schools that serve the community.
Overview for Green Hills, TN
22,018 people live in the Green Hills area, where the median age is 44.9 and the average individual income is $97,728. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates via Census Reporter for ZIP 37215; accessed October 2026.
22,018
Total Population
44.9 years
Median Age
High
Population Density
1,437 people per square mile
$97,728
Average Individual Income
Around Green Hills, TN
There's plenty to do around Green Hills, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Source: Walk Score; accessed October 2026. Scores reflect the Green Hills neighborhood area of Nashville.
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Somewhat Bikeable
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Points of Interest
Explore popular things to do in the area, including etc. restaurant, The Mall at Green Hills, and Green Hills Grille.
Source: Yelp business listings; accessed October 2026. Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the heart of Green Hills.
| Name | Category | Distance | Reviews | Ratings by Yelp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| etc. restaurant 3790 Bedford Ave | Restaurants | 1.2 miles | 159 reviews | 4.6/5 |
| The Food Company 2211 Bandywood Dr | Restaurants | 0.6 miles | 22 reviews | 4.5/5 |
| Green Hills Grille 2002 Richard Jones Rd #104A | Restaurants | 0.5 miles | 179 reviews | 4.2/5 |
| RH Courtyard Restaurant at RH Nashville 2101 Green Hills Village Dr | Restaurants | 0.4 miles | 56 reviews | 4.1/5 |
| First Watch 2002 Richard Jones Rd Ste C-100 | Restaurants | 0.5 miles | 26 reviews | 4/5 |
| The Well Coffeehouse 4002 Granny White Pike | Restaurants | 1.3 miles | 20 reviews | 4/5 |
| Noodles and Company 2116 Green Hills Village Dr | Restaurants | 0.4 miles | 37 reviews | 3.3/5 |
| Shake Shack Green Hills 4031 Hillsboro Pike Suite 904 | Restaurants | 0.9 miles | 41 reviews | 3.2/5 |
| The Mall at Green Hills 2126 Abbott Martin Rd | Shopping | 0.3 miles | n/a | n/a |
| Woops! Macarons at The Mall at Green Hills 2126 Abbott Martin Rd | Restaurants | 0.3 miles | n/a | n/a |
Demographics and Employment Data for Green Hills, TN
22,018 people call the Green Hills area home. The population density is 1,437 and the median age is 44.9. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates via Census Reporter for ZIP 37215; accessed October 2026.
22,018
Total Population
High
Population Density
1,437 people per square mile
44.9 years
Median Age
44 / 56%
Men vs Women
Population by Age Group
Detailed age-group percentages for the Green Hills area are not published separately by the U.S. Census Bureau at the requested level of detail; the median age of 44.9 is shown in the Overview above. Ask Mike for a tailored market briefing on the area.
Education Level
- Less Than High School 2%
- High School Degree 6%
- Some College or Associate Degree 12%
- Bachelor Degree 39%
- Graduate Degree 41%
Share of residents, U.S. Census Bureau ACS data as published by Niche for ZIP 37215; accessed October 2026.
Schools in Green Hills, TN
The following schools are within or nearby Green Hills. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family.
Source: GreatSchools, Niche, and Metro Nashville Public Schools; accessed October 2026. Ratings converted from 10-point and letter scales to a 5-star scale.
| Name | Address | Type | Grades | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Green Elementary | 3500 Hobbs Rd, Nashville, TN 37215 | Public | K - 5th | 5/5 |
| John Trotwood Moore Middle School | 4425 Granny White Pike, Nashville, TN 37204 | Public | 6th - 8th | 4/5 |
| Hillsboro Comprehensive High School | 3812 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215 | Public | 9th - 12th | 3/5 |
| St. Paul Christian Academy | 5033 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215 | Private | K - 6th | 5/5 |
| Harpeth Hall School | 3801 Hobbs Rd, Nashville, TN 37215 | Private | 5th - 12th | 5/5 |
| Lipscomb Academy | 3901 Granny White Pike, Nashville, TN 37204 | Private | PK - 12th | 5/5 |