Carroll County, Tennessee Housing Market
In Carroll County, Tennessee, the median home value is $142,400, with a median monthly rent of $755. This places Carroll County at #2343 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #86 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: $1,017
- Establishments: 478
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 16
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 10,573 (avg $56,925)
- Outflow: 9,833 (avg $56,716)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Carroll County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38201 | 276.5 | +7.22% | 2025 |
| 2 | 38344 | 239.4 | +11.73% | 2025 |
| 3 | 38305 | 215.3 | +0.03% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Carroll County | Tennessee Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $142,400 | $223,385 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $755 | $892 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.5% | 74.1% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 15.7 | 20.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Carroll County is 36.3% below the Tennessee state average and 37.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $755/month is 15.4% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 15.7, the buy-vs-rent decision in Carroll County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Carroll County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itawamba County | Mississippi | $142,400 | $811 |
| St. Landry Parish | Louisiana | $142,500 | $748 |
| Independence County | Arkansas | $142,600 | $845 |
| Livingston County | Illinois | $142,200 | $880 |
| Iosco County | Michigan | $142,200 | $719 |
Other Counties in Tennessee
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale County | $143,200 | $774 | 64.4% |
| Decatur County | $139,600 | $757 | 74.3% |
| Clay County | $136,400 | $557 | 74.4% |
| Hancock County | $134,500 | $622 | 74.6% |
| Obion County | $133,600 | $770 | 68.1% |
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).