Nashville, TN Mortgage Calculator
In Nashville, Tennessee, the median home is around $450,000. With 20% down at 6.85% and Tennessee's ~0.67% effective property-tax rate, the all-in monthly payment is roughly $2,741.43 including principal, interest, property tax, and insurance.
Payment breakdown
- Principal & interest$2,358.93
- Property tax$412.50
- Home insurance$131.25
Balance over time
| Year | Principal paid | Interest paid | Ending balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,764 | $24,543 | $356,236 |
| 2 | $4,030 | $24,277 | $352,206 |
| 3 | $4,315 | $23,992 | $347,891 |
| 4 | $4,620 | $23,687 | $343,272 |
| 5 | $4,946 | $23,361 | $338,325 |
| 6 | $5,296 | $23,011 | $333,029 |
| 7 | $5,671 | $22,637 | $327,358 |
| 8 | $6,071 | $22,236 | $321,287 |
| 9 | $6,501 | $21,807 | $314,787 |
| 10 | $6,960 | $21,347 | $307,826 |
| 11 | $7,452 | $20,855 | $300,374 |
| 12 | $7,979 | $20,328 | $292,395 |
| 13 | $8,543 | $19,764 | $283,852 |
| 14 | $9,147 | $19,160 | $274,705 |
| 15 | $9,794 | $18,514 | $264,912 |
| 16 | $10,486 | $17,821 | $254,426 |
| 17 | $11,227 | $17,080 | $243,199 |
| 18 | $12,021 | $16,286 | $231,178 |
| 19 | $12,871 | $15,437 | $218,308 |
| 20 | $13,780 | $14,527 | $204,527 |
| 21 | $14,755 | $13,553 | $189,773 |
| 22 | $15,798 | $12,510 | $173,975 |
| 23 | $16,914 | $11,393 | $157,061 |
| 24 | $18,110 | $10,197 | $138,951 |
| 25 | $19,390 | $8,917 | $119,560 |
| 26 | $20,761 | $7,546 | $98,799 |
| 27 | $22,229 | $6,078 | $76,571 |
| 28 | $23,800 | $4,507 | $52,771 |
| 29 | $25,483 | $2,825 | $27,288 |
| 30 | $27,288 | $1,023 | $0 |
Frequently asked questions
What's a typical mortgage payment in Nashville, TN?
On a median Nashville home (about $450,000) with 20% down at 6.85%, the full monthly payment is roughly $2,741.43 — principal, interest, Tennessee property tax, and insurance.
How much do you need to earn to buy a home in Nashville?
Using the 28% housing rule, a $2,741.43 payment fits an income near $117,490 a year, before accounting for your other debts.
What are property taxes like in Nashville?
Tennessee's effective property-tax rate averages about 0.67% of home value — roughly $3,015 a year on a $450,000 home. Local rates vary by county and city assessment.
Sources: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey; Tax Foundation — Property Taxes by State; Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Estimates for educational purposes only — not a loan offer, financial advice, or a commitment to lend. Actual rates, payments, and terms vary by lender and creditworthiness.