Tennessee home values
Tennessee at a glance
- Zillow’s Home Value Index puts the typical home at $381,300 (Aug 2026), −0.8% over the past 12 months and +22% over five years.
- Across the 6 cities covered here, the Census median home value is about $319,700 — 6% below the U.S. median.
- Median household income averages $71,000 and median rent $1,278/month.
- City values range from $177K in Memphis to $515K in Nashville.
Tennessee home value trend
Over the 12 months to Aug 2026, typical home values in Tennessee fell 0.8%, to about $381,300. Over five years the typical home gained $70,000 in value (+22%).
Year-by-year values
| Month | Typical value | Change vs year before |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $381,300 | −0.8% |
| Aug 2025 | $384,300 | −0.3% |
| Aug 2024 | $385,400 | +2.7% |
| Aug 2023 | $375,400 | −0.2% |
| Aug 2022 | $376,200 | +20.8% |
| Aug 2021 | $311,300 | +20.3% |
| Aug 2020 | $258,800 | +8.0% |
| Aug 2019 | $239,500 | +5.2% |
| Aug 2018 | $227,700 | +7.9% |
| Aug 2017 | $211,100 | +8.3% |
| Aug 2016 | $195,000 | — |
Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), typical value of mid-tier homes, smoothed & seasonally adjusted, shown yearly. Areas with several ZIPs: population-weighted.
Tennessee cities compared
| Name | Home value | 1-yr | Income | Rent | Price / income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $316K | −0.6% | $80K | $1,270 | 4.0× |
| Clarksville | $257K | +0.3% | $73K | $1,194 | 3.5× |
| Knoxville | $225K | +0.7% | $54K | $1,064 | 4.1× |
| Memphis | $177K | −2.5% | $50K | $1,093 | 3.5× |
| Murfreesboro | $362K | −0.3% | $81K | $1,422 | 4.5× |
| Nashville | $515K | −1.6% | $82K | $1,533 | 6.3× |
Home value, income and rent: Census ACS medians; 1-yr: Zillow ZHVI change over 12 months. Tap a column heading to sort.
Tennessee vs the U.S.
| Tennessee | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical value (Zillow, Aug 2026) | $381,300 | — |
| 1-year change | −0.8% | — |
| 5-year change | +22% | — |
| Median home value (Census) | $319,700 | $340,200 |
| Median household income | $71,000 | $78,500 |
| Median gross rent | $1,278/mo | $1,406/mo |
| Price-to-income ratio | 4.5× | 4.3× |
| Gross rental yield | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Rent as share of income | 22% | 21% |
| Mortgage payment* | $1,617/mo | $1,720/mo |
Census figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates; areas spanning several ZIPs use population-weighted averages of ZIP medians, and city/state columns cover the ZIPs of the places listed on this site. Zillow: ZHVI. *Principal & interest on the Census median value, 20% down, 6.5% fixed, 30 years.
What it costs to buy a home in Tennessee
At today’s typical value of $381,300 (Zillow, Aug 2026), a buyer putting 20% down ($76,260) and financing the rest at 6.5% over 30 years would pay about $1,928 a month in principal and interest — 33% of the median household income here. That is above the common 28% guideline but under 36%, so budgets are stretched but workable for a median earner. The median rent is $1,278/month, so owning costs roughly 51% more per month than renting, before taxes, insurance and upkeep — the trade-off is building equity.
Estimate only: excludes property tax, insurance, HOA and PMI, which vary by property. Incomes and rents are the latest Census (ACS 2023) figures. Run your own numbers in the estimator below.
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About this data
Data last updated: September 2026.
Current values and trends use the Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) — the typical value of mid-tier homes, smoothed and seasonally adjusted — through Aug 2026. It is refreshed monthly.
Median values, incomes, rents, housing stock and commutes come from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates at ZIP Code Tabulation Area level. City and state figures are population-weighted averages of their ZIPs.
The Value Score (0–10) blends gross rental yield and price-to-income affordability. It is a value snapshot, not a forecast.
Mortgage figures assume 20% down and a 6.5% fixed 30-year loan, principal and interest only.
These are area-level statistics, not an appraisal of any individual property, and not financial advice.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS · Zillow ZHVI.