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Macon County, TN home prices

Macon County, TN: the typical home is worth $266,418 as of 2026-05, up +4.8% over the past year and +305.4% since 2000. Listings run about $209/sq ft…

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

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

Momentum+4.8%Cooling
Valuation+23%Elevated
Affordability7/10Affordable
Market50 daysBalanced

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1996: $53,766 → 2026: $266,418 (5.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$266,4182026-05
1-year+4.8%
5-year+38.2%
10-year+142.7%
Since 2000+305.4%
Population27k2024
Median income$57,4962023 · 4.6× income
New homes/yr1812024
Price / sq ft$209listings
Days on market502026-06
Active listings1102026-06
Price cuts17%of listings

Market read

At $266,418, homes in Macon County sit 3% above the Tennessee median ($258,138) and 14% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #41 of 95 Tennessee counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.8% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 50 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.6× 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 ~23% 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

Trousdale County, TN ($357,894) · Allen County, KY ($214,378) · Smith County, TN ($308,336) · Monroe County, KY ($152,496) · Jackson County, TN ($232,866) · Clay County, TN ($215,062)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Macon County, TN?
The typical home in Macon County is worth $266,418 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Macon County rising or falling?
Prices are up +4.8% over the past year and +305.4% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Macon County affordable?
At 4.6× the local median income of $57,496, Macon County is pricier than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Macon County?
Homes here take a median of 50 days to sell, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$65,724
2001$68,522
2002$71,845
2003$75,385
2004$78,421
2005$82,886
2006$89,374
2007$94,771
2008$89,654
2009$89,653
2010$85,825
2011$84,108
2012$82,440
2013$85,959
2014$88,454
2015$94,037
2016$106,346
2017$118,228
2018$133,313
2019$144,465
2020$160,527
2021$181,961
2022$222,316
2023$224,679
2024$240,465
2025$251,995
2026$260,997