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Chester County, TN home prices

Chester County, TN: the typical home is worth $171,735 as of 2026-05, up +0.8% over the past year and +140.0% since 2000. Listings run about $165/sq ft…

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Chester County is flat and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+0.8%Flat
Valuation-31%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market68 daysBalanced

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1993: $52,071 → 2026: $171,735 (3.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$171,7352026-05
1-year+0.8%
5-year+16.3%
10-year+62.5%
Since 2000+140.0%
Population17k2024
Median income$65,7142023 · 2.6× income
New homes/yr182024
Price / sq ft$165listings
Days on market682026-06
Active listings462026-06
Price cuts17%of listings

Market read

At $171,735, homes in Chester County sit 33% below the Tennessee median ($258,138) and 27% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #89 of 95 Tennessee counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+0.8% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 68 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.6× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~31% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

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

McNairy County, TN ($170,480) · Madison County, TN ($230,282) · Henderson County, TN ($214,756) · Hardeman County, TN ($163,439) · Hardin County, TN ($212,445) · Decatur County, TN ($182,447)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Chester County, TN?
The typical home in Chester County is worth $171,735 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Chester County rising or falling?
Prices are up +0.8% over the past year and +140.0% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Chester County affordable?
At 2.6× the local median income of $65,714, Chester County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Chester County?
Homes here take a median of 68 days to sell, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$71,561
2001$74,891
2002$78,718
2003$80,941
2004$83,289
2005$87,597
2006$94,142
2007$99,390
2008$101,781
2009$101,068
2010$97,189
2011$94,592
2012$93,818
2013$93,362
2014$97,175
2015$99,167
2016$104,636
2017$110,582
2018$115,204
2019$118,740
2020$134,575
2021$144,380
2022$168,419
2023$171,210
2024$168,585
2025$169,454
2026$166,025