Macon County, Tennessee Housing Market
In Macon County, Tennessee, the median home value is $225,700, with a median monthly rent of $846. This places Macon County at #1123 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #39 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: $960
- Establishments: 369
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 165
- Multi-family: 10
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 9,335 (avg $54,746)
- Outflow: 8,597 (avg $55,260)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Macon County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37186 | 315.2 | -0.36% | 2025 |
| 2 | 37022 | 335.6 | +4.95% | 2025 |
| 3 | 37083 | 303.1 | +5.12% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Macon County | Tennessee Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $225,700 | $223,385 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $846 | $892 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 73.6% | 74.1% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.2 | 20.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Macon County is 1.0% above the Tennessee state average and 0.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $846/month is 5.2% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.2, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Macon County has an owner-occupancy rate of 73.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin County | Kentucky | $225,800 | $971 |
| Winnebago County | Wisconsin | $225,800 | $965 |
| Yankton County | South Dakota | $225,900 | $781 |
| Floyd County | Virginia | $225,400 | $878 |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Alaska | $225,300 | $964 |
Other Counties in Tennessee
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickman County | $224,100 | $893 | 79.2% |
| Monroe County | $227,500 | $714 | 72.2% |
| Jefferson County | $229,300 | $904 | 75.8% |
| Lincoln County | $229,700 | $857 | 75.8% |
| Sequatchie County | $232,600 | $818 | 78.0% |
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).