DeKalb County, Tennessee Housing Market
In DeKalb County, Tennessee, the median home value is $235,500, with a median monthly rent of $839. This places DeKalb County at #1031 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #32 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: $975
- Establishments: 399
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 144
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 7,937 (avg $64,307)
- Outflow: 7,301 (avg $63,191)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in DeKalb County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38544 | 269.0 | -9.37% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | DeKalb County | Tennessee Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $235,500 | $223,385 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $839 | $892 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72.6% | 74.1% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.4 | 20.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in DeKalb County is 5.4% above the Tennessee state average and 3.4% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $839/month is 5.9% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.4, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
DeKalb County has an owner-occupancy rate of 72.6%, compared to 74.1% in Tennessee and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winona County | Minnesota | $235,400 | $907 |
| Garrett County | Maryland | $235,300 | $765 |
| Johnson County | Missouri | $235,700 | $932 |
| Schenectady County | New York | $235,700 | $1,194 |
| Cleveland County | Oklahoma | $235,700 | $1,167 |
Other Counties in Tennessee
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giles County | $234,300 | $862 | 73.3% |
| Franklin County | $236,900 | $894 | 77.4% |
| Roane County | $232,900 | $785 | 78.1% |
| Sequatchie County | $232,600 | $818 | 78.0% |
| Anderson County | $239,400 | $1,031 | 71.7% |
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).