Houston County, Tennessee Housing Market
In Houston County, Tennessee, the median home value is $172,700, with a median monthly rent of $735. This places Houston County at #1750 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #64 within Tennessee.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $953
- Establishments: 129
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 1
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,144 (avg $57,578)
- Outflow: 2,849 (avg $57,088)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Houston County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37185 | 294.9 | +14.37% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Houston County | Tennessee Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $172,700 | $223,385 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $735 | $892 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 81.0% | 74.1% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 19.6 | 20.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Houston County is 22.7% below the Tennessee state average and 24.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $735/month is 17.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 19.6, the buy-vs-rent decision in Houston County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Houston County has an owner-occupancy rate of 81.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County | Illinois | $172,700 | $851 |
| Thomas County | Kansas | $172,700 | $752 |
| Geary County | Kansas | $172,700 | $1,104 |
| Iberville Parish | Louisiana | $172,800 | $827 |
| Crawford County | Missouri | $172,600 | $795 |
Other Counties in Tennessee
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overton County | $173,200 | $832 | 76.9% |
| Lewis County | $173,400 | $708 | 81.9% |
| Polk County | $169,900 | $676 | 83.6% |
| Hawkins County | $176,300 | $785 | 80.1% |
| Carter County | $168,200 | $739 | 75.2% |
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).