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Fentress County, TN home prices

Fentress County, TN: the typical home is worth $249,759 as of 2026-05, up +3.6% over the past year and +292.7% since 2000. Listings run about $224/sq ft…

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

Fentress County is cooling and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+3.6%Cooling
Valuation+38%High bubble risk
Affordability7/10Affordable
Market69 daysBalanced

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1998: $59,661 → 2026: $249,759 (4.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$249,7592026-05
1-year+3.6%
5-year+45.2%
10-year+143.7%
Since 2000+292.7%
Population20k2024
Median income$47,8602023 · 5.2× income
New homes/yr72024
Price / sq ft$224listings
Days on market692026-06
Active listings1942026-06
Price cuts19%of listings

Market read

At $249,759, homes in Fentress County sit 3% below the Tennessee median ($258,138) and 7% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #57 of 95 Tennessee counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 69 days on the market, with 19% 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 ~38% 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 →

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Nearby counties

Pickett County, TN ($251,644) · Overton County, TN ($257,020) · Morgan County, TN ($217,957) · Scott County, TN ($183,562) · Clinton County, KY ($155,880) · Cumberland County, TN ($310,202)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Fentress County, TN?
The typical home in Fentress County is worth $249,759 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Fentress County rising or falling?
Prices are up +3.6% over the past year and +292.7% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Fentress County affordable?
At 5.2× the local median income of $47,860, Fentress County is pricier than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Fentress County?
Homes here take a median of 69 days to sell, with 19% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$63,599
2001$67,683
2002$70,170
2003$71,239
2004$74,338
2005$78,588
2006$87,015
2007$93,505
2008$97,019
2009$97,689
2010$92,856
2011$91,849
2012$90,984
2013$88,966
2014$88,298
2015$93,292
2016$99,427
2017$107,911
2018$113,762
2019$122,908
2020$134,525
2021$158,873
2022$198,466
2023$204,243
2024$220,749
2025$241,567
2026$244,022