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Cheatham County, TN home prices

Cheatham County, TN: the typical home is worth $398,180 as of 2026-05, up +0.7% over the past year and +230.4% since 2000. Listings run about $240/sq ft…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Cheatham County is flat and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+0.7%Flat
Valuation+20%Elevated
Affordability7/10Affordable
Market65 daysBalanced

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1989: $74,051 → 2026: $398,180 (5.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$398,1802026-05
1-year+0.7%
5-year+28.6%
10-year+106.4%
Since 2000+230.4%
Population42k2024
Median income$82,0302023 · 4.9× income
Median rent$1,696/mo2026 · 5.1% gross yield
New homes/yr2752024
Price / sq ft$240listings
Days on market652026-06
Active listings2412026-06
Price cuts20%of listings

Market read

At $398,180, homes in Cheatham County sit 54% above the Tennessee median ($258,138) and 70% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #9 of 95 Tennessee counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+0.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 65 days on the market, with 20% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.9× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~20% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,965/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,696/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Dickson County, TN ($363,873) · Davidson County, TN ($434,831) · Robertson County, TN ($374,504) · Montgomery County, TN ($321,552) · Williamson County, TN ($921,518) · Houston County, TN ($229,749)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Cheatham County, TN?
The typical home in Cheatham County is worth $398,180 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Cheatham County rising or falling?
Prices are up +0.7% over the past year and +230.4% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Cheatham County affordable?
At 4.9× the local median income of $82,030, Cheatham County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Cheatham County?
Median rent is $1,696/mo — a gross rental yield of 5.1% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Cheatham County?
Homes here take a median of 65 days to sell, with 20% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$120,511
2001$126,367
2002$131,662
2003$135,792
2004$138,959
2005$142,152
2006$148,661
2007$157,117
2008$165,560
2009$164,712
2010$157,954
2011$155,064
2012$151,947
2013$156,127
2014$162,268
2015$170,001
2016$189,722
2017$209,756
2018$227,188
2019$240,746
2020$263,445
2021$291,750
2022$361,917
2023$378,140
2024$390,186
2025$397,647
2026$396,530