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…
Macon County is cooling and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1996: $53,766 → 2026: $266,418 (5.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
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 →
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?
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How fast do homes sell in Macon County?
| Year | Median 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 |