Giles County, Tennessee Housing Market
In Giles County, Tennessee, the median home value is $234,300, with a median monthly rent of $862. This places Giles County at #1038 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #33 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: $1,055
- Establishments: 636
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 94
- Multi-family: 4
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 11,818 (avg $62,245)
- Outflow: 11,090 (avg $62,082)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 7 active ZIP codes in Giles County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38474 | 345.7 | +7.88% | 2025 |
| 2 | 38449 | 308.7 | -6.61% | 2025 |
| 3 | 38472 | 362.2 | +22.96% | 2024 |
| 4 | 38483 | 321.7 | -4.69% | 2025 |
| 5 | 38451 | 381.2 | +8.56% | 2025 |
| 6 | 38464 | 304.4 | +3.44% | 2025 |
| 7 | 38478 | 306.3 | +5.43% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Giles County | Tennessee Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $234,300 | $223,385 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $862 | $892 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 73.3% | 74.1% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.7 | 20.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Giles County is 4.9% above the Tennessee state average and 2.9% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $862/month is 3.4% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.7, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Giles County has an owner-occupancy rate of 73.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington County | South Carolina | $234,500 | $1,178 |
| Pasquotank County | North Carolina | $234,600 | $1,170 |
| Erie County | New York | $233,800 | $1,090 |
| Wagoner County | Oklahoma | $234,800 | $1,068 |
| Fannin County | Texas | $233,700 | $1,035 |
Other Counties in Tennessee
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb County | $235,500 | $839 | 72.6% |
| Roane County | $232,900 | $785 | 78.1% |
| Sequatchie County | $232,600 | $818 | 78.0% |
| Franklin County | $236,900 | $894 | 77.4% |
| Lincoln County | $229,700 | $857 | 75.8% |
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).