Brentwood vs Forest Hills
Side-by-side decision data for two Middle TN areas. Median price, drive time, walk score, lifestyle character — all in one table.
| Side-by-side | Williamson County Brentwood | Davidson County Forest Hills |
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| Tagline | “Luxury Estates and Corporate Headquarters” | “Wooded Hills and Large Lots South of Nashville” |
| Type | Surrounding city | Surrounding city |
| County | Williamson County | Davidson County |
| Median home price | $1,444,136–$1,600,000 (May–June 2026, Redfin/Zillow/Orchard) | Current closed-sale figures on request |
| Price range | Not published — ask us for your price band | Not published — ask us for your price band |
| Drive to downtown Nashville | 20-30 minutes | 15-20 minutes |
| Walk score | Suburban — car-dependent | Suburban — car-dependent |
| Vibe | Luxury, Corporate | Quiet, Large Lots, Residential |
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| Full guide | See full Brentwood page | See full Forest Hills page |
Brentwood vs Forest Hills: the honest take
Brentwood sits in Williamson County with a median home price of $1,444,136–$1,600,000 (May–June 2026, Redfin/Zillow/Orchard). The area is commonly described as luxury, corporate, and it's commonly considered by buyers who want large lots and room to spread out, a Williamson County address and a short drive to Cool Springs and Maryland Farms offices.
Forest Hills sits in Davidson County with no median or range we can source today — we pull live comparable sales instead. It's quiet, large lots, residential in character and commonly considered by buyers who want acreage, quiet streets, to plan a custom or rebuilt home and a long-term home.
Neither area is “better” — they fit different daily lives. If you already have a sense of which way you lean before the call, what we help with is pressure-testing that lean against the trade-offs that don't show up in a table (actual rush-hour commute on your specific route, what your price point gets you at YOUR target square footage, neighborhood-specific quirks you wouldn't see until you lived there).
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Frequently asked questions
What's the main difference between Brentwood and Forest Hills?
Brentwood (Williamson County) has a median home price of $1,444,136–$1,600,000 (May–June 2026, Redfin/Zillow/Orchard) with a luxury, corporate character. Forest Hills (Davidson County) has no median or range we can source for Forest Hills today — we pull live comparable sales instead and a quiet, large lots, residential character. The full data table above lays out the side-by-side. Which fits depends on what your day-to-day looks like — that's not a question a table can answer for you.
How do home prices compare between Brentwood and Forest Hills?
Brentwood: median $1,444,136–$1,600,000 (May–June 2026, Redfin/Zillow/Orchard); no citywide low-to-high band published. Forest Hills: no median or range published today — ask us for live comparable sales. The honest comparison happens at YOUR specific price point and home size — medians can be misleading because they average across very different submarkets within each area.
How do Brentwood and Forest Hills compare for buyers who want large lots and room to spread out?
Brentwood is a fit for buyers who want large lots and room to spread out, a Williamson County address and a short drive to Cool Springs and Maryland Farms offices. Forest Hills is a fit for buyers who want acreage, quiet streets, to plan a custom or rebuilt home and a long-term home. We don't rank areas for clients — we lay out the trade-offs and let you decide.
How long is the commute from Brentwood or Forest Hills to downtown Nashville?
Brentwood: 20-30 minutes. Forest Hills: 15-20 minutes. These are typical drive times; actual commute depends on your route, time of day, and where in the area you live. We can map a specific commute window for both during a real conversation.
Should I just pick one and move, or compare more areas?
If you've already narrowed to Brentwood and Forest Hills, you're in the right zone — these comparisons stay productive at 2-3 areas and start getting noisy past that. Use the compare tool above to add a third if you want, then call us at 615-265-1000 to walk through the trade-offs that don't show up in a table.