Blount County, Tennessee Housing Market
In Blount County, Tennessee, the median home value is $320,500, with a median monthly rent of $1,090. This places Blount County at #531 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #13 within Tennessee.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,224
- Establishments: 3,160
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 787
- Multi-family: 3
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 58,228 (avg $83,135)
- Outflow: 54,031 (avg $80,912)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Blount County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37737 | 302.6 | -11.96% | 2025 |
| 2 | 37701 | 334.2 | +8.14% | 2025 |
| 3 | 37882 | 289.2 | -13.30% | 2025 |
| 4 | 37886 | 293.0 | -7.96% | 2025 |
| 5 | 37853 | 264.5 | -7.18% | 2025 |
| 6 | 37920 | 367.4 | +2.62% | 2025 |
| 7 | 37777 | 313.0 | +12.36% | 2025 |
| 8 | 37804 | 317.7 | -1.38% | 2025 |
| 9 | 37801 | 319.5 | +1.78% | 2025 |
| 10 | 37803 | 306.7 | -0.50% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Blount County | Tennessee Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $320,500 | $223,385 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,090 | $892 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.0% | 74.1% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 24.5 | 20.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Blount County is 43.5% above the Tennessee state average and 40.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,090/month is 22.2% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 24.5, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Blount County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.0%, compared to 74.1% in Tennessee and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice County | Minnesota | $320,200 | $1,083 |
| St. Charles County | Missouri | $320,800 | $1,370 |
| Knox County | Tennessee | $320,900 | $1,261 |
| Kaufman County | Texas | $320,900 | $1,554 |
| Lincoln County | North Carolina | $321,000 | $1,015 |
Other Counties in Tennessee
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox County | $320,900 | $1,261 | 65.2% |
| Hamilton County | $312,800 | $1,253 | 63.9% |
| Dickson County | $306,400 | $1,015 | 80.3% |
| Robertson County | $335,000 | $1,199 | 77.6% |
| Trousdale County | $337,600 | $853 | 74.5% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).