Moving to Nashville

2 shuls
2 kosher stores, dining, mikvahs & schools
Median home $953,300 · 32% rent

Home value and renters: Census, ZIP 37205, 2020–2024.

Moving to Nashville: a practical guide

Housing and what it costs

Nashville is not cheap. OU Communities’ relocation listing puts homes near the shul at roughly $800,000 to $1 million and apartments at $2,000–$2,500 a month, in line with the Census figures above, and OU notes the city gains over 100 new residents a day. Use the home search above for live listings.

Picking an area

Shomer Shabbos families live near Congregation Sherith Israel on West End Avenue, inside the community eruv — established in 2006 and, the shul says, expanded since to bring more families inside. Chabad of Nashville is about seven miles west in Bellevue. Ask Sherith Israel about your street before you commit.

Kosher and daily life

Sherith Israel has its own mikvah, and Chabad of Nashville runs Mikvah Mei Chaya in Bellevue; both are listed on mikvah.org. Daily life assumes a car.

Schools

OU Communities describes Jewish schools from preschool through high school, including a coed elementary day school and a coed high school. Confirm current programs directly with the schools.

Who it fits

Families who want a small, warm Orthodox community in a booming Southern city, built around one shul, and who are ready for big-city housing prices.

Homes & apartments in Nashville

A pre-filtered search for Nashville. Check each listing against the map to see which shuls are within walking distance.

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Want help from someone local?

Tell us what you're looking for in Nashville and we can point you to a realtor who knows the area and understands what walking distance to shul actually means.

Local Jewish Federation

Jewish Federation of Nashville & Middle Tennessee — the community's central planning and fundraising body, and a good first call when you move.

Also considering: Moving to Memphis (185 mi away) · Moving to Sandy Springs (208 mi away) · Moving to Toco Hills (214 mi away) · Moving to Cincinnati (248 mi away)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nashville a good place to live for an observant family?

A small Orthodox community in one of the fastest-growing cities in the South — Congregation Sherith Israel on West End Avenue at its center, with its own mikvah and a community eruv since 2006, and Chabad of Nashville further west in Bellevue. This guide covers what housing costs, which section to look at, kosher shopping, and schools — and the map shows the 2 shuls you'd be walking to.

How much does it cost to live in Nashville?

Nashville sits in the $$$ range relative to the other communities on ShulMap. The US Census median home value for its ZIP (37205) is $953,300 (2020–2024, as valued by owners), and 32% of households rent — a ZIP-wide figure that trails today's asking prices. The housing section below gives the specifics. Figures are approximate and move with the market — use the home and apartment search on this page for current listings.

What Jewish amenities does Nashville have?

Nashville has 2 mikvahs mapped on ShulMap, alongside 2 shuls. Walking distances shown are approximate — confirm what's comfortable for your family.

How do I find a home near a shul in Nashville?

Start from the map on the Nashville shul page to see which blocks sit within walking distance of the shul you'd daven in, then use the home and apartment search on this page for live listings in that area. Walking distances are approximate and are not a halachic ruling — confirm with your rav.

Walking distance: Walking-distance circles are approximate and do not assert a halachic standard. Confirm what is walkable for you locally.

ShulMap is an independent directory. Listings and routes are informational — verify all details directly with the source.