Dekalb County, TN home prices

Dekalb County, TN: the typical home is worth $303,427 as of 2026-05, up +1.9% over the past year and +236.7% since 2000. Listings run about $231/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1996: $74,880 → 2026: $303,427 (4.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $303,427, homes in Dekalb County sit 18% above the Tennessee median ($258,138) and 30% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #31 of 95 Tennessee counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.9% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 71 days on the market, with 27% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.2× 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 ~39% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Cannon County, TN ($324,042) · Smith County, TN ($308,336) · Warren County, TN ($258,138) · White County, TN ($282,134) · Putnam County, TN ($318,111) · Jackson County, TN ($232,866)