Why Relocating To Williamson County Might Be Right For You

by www-tjandersonhomes-com

Nashville certainly has its share of family-friendly neighborhoods. But if you’ve been in Middle Tennessee for a while, you’ve heard this before: When Nashvillians start families, relocating to Williamson County comes up for discussion.

Growing families bring on different needs and priorities, in all aspects of life — including where we live, and where we choose to buy a home. Access to nightlife and quick commutes might move aside for school districts, community amenities, being closer to family, and enjoying quieter nights. For a lot of homebuyers in Middle Tennessee, Williamson County is the place that delivers for those family-centric concerns.

Whether relocating to Williamson County is the right choice depends on your priorities, and whether Williamson’s perks click. Still in the process of learning why Williamson County tends to be so appealing to homebuyers with families? Here are just a few of the key reasons some of my buyers have decided to relocate to Brentwood, Franklin and other Williamson cities and towns.

1) A growing economy

Even homebuyers who are already employed tend to look for places to live with positive employment prospects. And data says Williamson County is a solid bet — it’s repeatedly showed the largest percentage of job growth in the U.S., with rates that were triple the national average. Between 2010 and 2015, Williamson County saw a whopping 29 percent increase in job growth. Looking toward the future, a trends report from Williamson, Inc. expects 24,000 new jobs in the area by 2025. That’s nice data to tout.

2) High-rated schools

No one can tell you what the “best” school for your kids and family is — it all depends on what you want, need and value. But if data figures in to how you search for the right schools and districts, Williamson County Public Schools consistently score high. Williamson County Schools showed a 95.9 percent graduation rate in their 2018 State Report Card (nationally, it’s 84.6 percent), and an average ACT Composite of 25.3 (the national average was 20.8, and Tennessee was 20). On a recent list of the top high schools in the state, shared by U.S News, multiple Williamson County schools made the top 10, including Brentwood High school and Franklin High School.

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3) Welcoming environment for entrepreneurs and business owners

If you own or run your own business, Williamson County feels like a friendly place to be. For starters, Tennessee overall is rated highly — CNBC noted that Tennessee was in the top 10 states for business in 2017. When NerdWallet dug down deeper, picking out the best places to start a business within Tennessee, they chose both Franklin and Brentwood in their top 10.

4) Lots of living options

No matter your homebuying preferences, Williamson County likely has a neighborhood that fits you. Between its incorporated cities and smaller towns — from Franklin and Brentwood to College Grove and Leipers Fork — you’ll find everything from walkable, urban-centric districts to rural farmland, and from century-old historic farmhouses to brand new builds.

5) Comparably low taxes

Newcomers are often surprised that the benefits of buying a home in Williamson County don’t come with an astronomical property tax burden (compared either to nearby Nashville, or to the national average). Just as a loose example, using a basic tax calculator: A $500,000 home in Davidson County would correspond with about $5000 in annual property taxes. Move that $500,000 home to Franklin, and you’re closer to $3000. (Nationally, it’d be around $6000.)

The best way to know if relocating to Williamson County is the right fit for you and your family: exploring in person. If you’re curious, contact TJ Anderson Homes, and we can find some properties and areas that fit your needs and wants.

Any other questions about Franklin, Brentwood or anywhere else in Williamson County? Always happy to help. Just reach out.