Unicoi County, Tennessee Housing Market
In Unicoi County, Tennessee, the median home value is $189,600, with a median monthly rent of $750. This places Unicoi County at #1520 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #54 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: $1,209
- Establishments: 284
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 28
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 6,906 (avg $60,248)
- Outflow: 6,415 (avg $59,449)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Unicoi County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37650 | 301.7 | +0.42% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Unicoi County | Tennessee Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $189,600 | $223,385 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $750 | $892 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72.9% | 74.1% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.1 | 20.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Unicoi County is 15.1% below the Tennessee state average and 16.7% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $750/month is 15.9% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.1, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Unicoi County has an owner-occupancy rate of 72.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham County | Illinois | $189,500 | $733 |
| Lyon County | Kentucky | $189,500 | $747 |
| Lincoln County | Nebraska | $189,500 | $900 |
| Pulaski County | Missouri | $189,800 | $1,112 |
| York County | Nebraska | $189,400 | $877 |
Other Counties in Tennessee
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bledsoe County | $189,400 | $830 | 82.5% |
| Grainger County | $189,200 | $746 | 77.1% |
| Campbell County | $186,500 | $716 | 69.2% |
| Warren County | $192,900 | $827 | 72.4% |
| Humphreys County | $193,400 | $862 | 78.3% |
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).