Area guide · Mt. Juliet, Tennessee

Living in Mt. Juliet, TN: a local's guide

We're Lauren and Eric Garner, REALTORS® with the Be One Team at Compass, and we've lived in Wilson County for about nine years. Here are straight answers to what people ask us most about Mt. Juliet, from home prices and schools to the commute.

Mt. Juliet at a glance

What is it like to live in Mt. Juliet, TN?

Mt. Juliet calls itself the City Between the Lakes, with Old Hickory Lake to the north and Percy Priest Lake to the south. It's the closest Wilson County city to Nashville, so it blends easy access to the city with a suburban, family-friendly feel.

Most homes are in established subdivisions and newer master-planned neighborhoods. Providence Marketplace gives you shopping and dining without driving into Nashville, and the lakes are minutes away for boating, fishing and weekends on the water.

How much do homes cost in Mt. Juliet, TN?

The median home in Mt. Juliet sold for $573,227 in September 2026, about the same as a year earlier. 226 homes sold that month, and the typical home took 79 days to go under contract and sold for about 98.8% of its asking price.

New communities keep opening, too. Treymor, a new neighborhood near Old Hickory Lake, opened this fall with homes starting at $649,990. If you're hoping to stay under $500K, nearby Lebanon often has more options. See this month's builder incentives for current deals.

What schools serve Mt. Juliet, TN?

Mt. Juliet is served by Wilson County Schools. Mt. Juliet High School serves most of the city, Green Hill High School serves the northwest side, and Wilson Central High School serves areas south of I-40.

School zones follow the exact address and can shift as the county grows, so we always confirm a home's schools with the district before you write an offer.

How long is the commute from Mt. Juliet to Nashville?

Downtown Nashville is about 17 miles west on I-40, and Nashville International Airport (BNA) is a short drive. I-40 can back up at rush hour, so drive times vary a lot by time of day.

The WeGo Star commuter train also stops in Mt. Juliet on its way to Riverfront Station downtown, with trains on weekday mornings and afternoons.

What are property taxes like in Mt. Juliet, TN?

Tennessee has no state income tax on wages. Homes inside Mt. Juliet city limits pay both city and Wilson County property taxes, based on 25% of a home's appraised value.

Mt. Juliet's city rate was historically one of the lowest around, and commissioners raised it in 2025 to fund roads and other infrastructure. Because rates change, we pull the actual tax history for any home you're considering.

What is there to do in Mt. Juliet, TN?

Life here centers on the lakes: boating, fishing and swimming on Old Hickory and Percy Priest. Providence Marketplace has shopping and restaurants, and Charlie Daniels Park is a local favorite for getting outside.

Downtown Nashville's restaurants, music and games are close enough for a weeknight outing, and you're home without the city prices.

Should I live in Mt. Juliet or Lebanon?

It comes down to commute, budget and space. In September 2026 the median home sold for $573,227 in Mt. Juliet and $424,797 in Lebanon. Mt. Juliet puts you about 17 miles from downtown Nashville, versus about 26 from Lebanon.

Mt. Juliet means more shopping and a shorter drive. Lebanon usually means more house and land for the money and a historic downtown Square. Read our guide to living in Lebanon, or let us show you both.