Jefferson County, TN home prices

Jefferson County, TN: the typical home is worth $337,050 as of 2026-05, up +1.6% over the past year and +270.0% since 2000. Listings run about $257/sq ft…

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

1991: $59,162 → 2026: $337,050 (5.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $337,050, homes in Jefferson County sit 31% above the Tennessee median ($258,138) and 44% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #18 of 95 Tennessee counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 63 days on the market, with 27% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.4× 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 ~19% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,664/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,588/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Hamblen County, TN ($276,671) · Grainger County, TN ($283,143) · Sevier County, TN ($407,581) · Cocke County, TN ($246,345) · Union County, TN ($297,564) · Knox County, TN ($381,763)