Williamson County is located in Middle Tennessee and is part of the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The County seat is Franklin. Williamson county is named after Hugh Williamson, a signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Since the completion of the Interstate system and the growth of Nashville, Williamson County has seen amazing growth. The county’s population grew at an increase of 56.3% between 1990 and 2000.
Cities in Williamson County include: Brentwood, Fairview, Franklin, Nolensville, Spring Hill and Thompson’s Station (Thompson Station).
Counties adjacent to Williamson County include: Davidson County (north), 
Rutherford County (east), Marshall County (southeast), Maury County (south), Hickman County (southwest), Dickson County (northwest) and Cheatham County (north-northwest).
Major scenic attractions in Williamson County include: The Carter House, Arrington Vineyards, Historic Carnton Plantation, Natchez Trace Parkway, The Factory at Franklin, McLemore House, Village at Leiper’s Fork, and Historic Downtown Franklin.
Other attractions and things to do in Williamson County include: 4 public libraries, 14 art galleries 4 museums, 280 restaurants, Franklin Bowling Lanes, 200 houses of worship, 24 civic organizations, several award winning parks and recreational facilities, 5 public golf courses and a commute of only 20-30 minutes to prime fishing areas (bass, catfish, sun fish, pan fish, trout).
Places listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Williamson County include: Historic Downtown Franklin and the Factory at Franklin, as well as the Carter House and the Carnton Plantation.
Williamson County Tennessee is one of the richest and most beautiful counties in the nation. Scenic rolling hills, moderate climate, colorful history, upscale communities and great schools are just a few of the many qualities that make Williamson County extremely attractive to businesses and residents alike.
Williamson County, TN People
As of 2011, the population in Williamson County is 179,547 with 301 people per square mile (population density). The median age is 37.2. 61.84% of people in Williamson County are married and 7.47% are divorced. The average household size is 2.82 people. 49.03% of people are married with children and 51.08% have children and are single.
Williamson County, TN Geography and Climate
According to the census bureau, Williamson County has a total area of 584 square miles of which 583 square miles is land and 1 square mile is water.
Williamson County gets 52 inches of rain per year and 5 inches of snowfall. The average Number of days with any measurable precipitation is 111. On average, there are 208 sunny days per year in Williamson County. July highs are around 90 degrees and January lows are around 27 degrees.
Williamson County, TN Economy
The unemployment rate in Williamson County is 6.40%, with job growth at 2.25%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 38.10%. Williamson County sales tax rate is 9.25%. Income per capita is $41,732, which includes all adults and children. The median household income in Williamson County is $88,780.
Williamson County, TN Employment by Population Statistics
- Management, Business, and Financial Operations 22.78%
- Professional and Related Occupations 28.74%
- Service 12.25%
- Sales and Office 29.00%
- Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0.30%
- Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance 5.36%
- Production, Transportation, and Material Moving 7.03%
Williamson County, TN Real Estate and Housing Statistics
If you’re in the market to buy real estate in Williamson County TN or thinking about relocating to Williamson County Tennessee, you will find many residential options to choose from.
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The median home value in Williamson County is $331,500 and home appreciation is -1.76% over the last year. The median age of Williamson County real estate is 17 years. Renters make up 15.91% of the Williamson County population and 4.22% of houses and apartments in the County are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Williamson County, TN Public Schools
Williamson County Schools has a total of 24 elementary schools, 9 middle schools and 9 high schools. The county spends $4,708 per student. There are 17 pupils per teacher, 592 students per librarian, and 430 children per counselor.
Williamson County, TN Educational Statistics
- 2 yr College Graduates – 5.19%
- 4 yr College Graduates – 33.75%
- Graduate Degrees – 16.80%
- High School Graduates – 94.81%
Colleges/Universities in or nearest to Williamson County
Lipscomb University- Belmont University
- Nashville State Community College
- Trevecca Nazarene University
- Vanderbilt University
- Tennessee State University
- Nashville Auto Diesel College Inc
Hospitals/Medical Centers in or nearest to Williamson County, TN
- Williamson Medical Center
- Southern Hills Medical Center
- Stonecrest Medical Center
- St Thomas Hospital
- VA Middle Tennessee Healthcare System
Williamson County, TN Parks
Williamson County Parks and Recreation (List of Parks)
Williamson County, TN Transportation
Williamson County is served by Nashville International Airport. The average one-way commute in Williamson County takes 29 minutes. 80% of commuters drive their own car alone and 10% carpool with others.
Williamson County, TN Real Estate – Williamson County Tennessee Short Sales, Foreclosures, Short Sale Help and Foreclosure Assistance
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