The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 37184 sells for about $499,900, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $941 a month.
ZIP 37184 — Watertown
The Watertown housing market remains stable, characterized by moderate price appreciation and limited inventory. Demand is driven by buyers seeking a rural lifestyle within commuting distance of the Nashville metro area, keeping the market competitive despite higher interest rates.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a small-town atmosphere and more land for their money compared to the dense Nashville suburbs.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 5.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.9% · poverty 16.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 37184, Wilson County TN
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Watertown generally experiences low crime rates consistent with small-town rural Tennessee, with property crime being the primary concern; it is considered safer than the regional average for larger metropolitan hubs.
Schools serving the area are part of the Wilson County School District, which generally maintains a stable reputation with moderate performance ratings across state assessments.
The area is subject to standard Tennessee climate risks, including occasional severe thunderstorms and wind events; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near creeks.
Economic momentum is driven by the expansion of the greater Nashville-Middle Tennessee corridor, with Watertown serving as a growing residential satellite for commuters.
Property taxes are assessed by Wilson County based on a state-mandated appraisal cycle; the jurisdiction includes local municipal taxes and school district levies.
Commuting primarily involves driving via US-70 or I-40 toward Lebanon or the Nashville employment core, with typical drive times ranging from 45 to 60 minutes.
Local amenities include the historic Watertown Square, nearby Cedars of Lebanon State Park for hiking and outdoor activities, and various community parks.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from residents seeking a rural lifestyle within commuting distance of Nashville.
The economy is largely supported by the broader Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin MSA, with local employment in agriculture, small business, and regional services.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles; the area lacks significant public transit infrastructure, relying on highway connectivity.
Development is focused on low-density residential growth and infrastructure improvements to support the increasing commuter population.
Parcels are subject to Wilson County property taxes and the Wilson County School District levy.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional severe weather patterns, including wind and hail risk common in Middle Tennessee.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Boro Beach4.418.8 mi
- Nashville Superspeedway4.515.6 mi
- Wilson County Tennessee State Fair4.511.7 mi
- Cedars of Lebanon State Park4.610.3 mi
- Farm Bureau Exposition Center4.711.8 mi
- Tennessee Miller Coliseum4.718 mi
- Stardust Drive In Theatre4.72.5 mi
- The Dancing Lights of Christmas4.311.5 mi
- UEC Roxy Movie Theater4.412 mi
- Sellars Farm State Archaeological Area4.68.9 mi
- Ivy Agee Park4.512.8 mi
- Music City Brick4.719.4 mi
- Short Mountain Distillery4.618.1 mi
- The Arts Center of Cannon County4.817.3 mi
- Fiddlers Grove Historic Village4.711.6 mi
- Walter Hill Dam4.616.2 mi
- Cedars of Lebanon State Park4.610.3 mi
- Sellars Farm State Archaeological Area4.68.9 mi
- Baird Municipal Parks4.512.1 mi
- Ivy Agee Park4.512.8 mi
- Peanuts Pampered Pet Care56 mi
- Center Hill Marina & Yacht Club4.715.4 mi
- Hidden Harbor Marina4.817.7 mi
- Edgar Evins Marina4.617.2 mi
- Dollar General4.211.9 mi
- Dollar General4.311.3 mi
- DG Market4.21.9 mi
- Dollar General412.7 mi
- Cedars Square Shopping Center4.212.2 mi
- Nashville International Airport4.330.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large state park offering hiking, camping, and nature trails.
Historic downtown area with local shops and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.