Real Estate Investing in Eidson, Tennessee

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 1,293 • Hawkins County

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Should you buy in Eidson, TN? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (39/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 37.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).
  • Elevated poverty: 20.6% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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2.0/ 5

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Long-term value growth

5.0/ 5

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Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $177,172
Avg Monthly Rent $851
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Eidson Real Estate

Eidson in Tennessee is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 2 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Across Eidson's 2 ZIPs, fundamentals run tepid: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

unambiguously Eidson's sale market has not rewarded patience. a stretch for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Eidson — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★☆☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$177,172
Avg Monthly Rent
$851
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Eidson, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eidson, TN

What price range are homes in Eidson, TN?

Median home price in Eidson, TN is near $177K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been steady and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Eidson, TN?

Occupancy in Eidson, TN runs even-keeled with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $851/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

What is the best play in Eidson, TN?

For Eidson, TN, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

What does house hacking look like in Eidson, TN?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Eidson, TN reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Eidson, TN?

Tenant demand in Eidson, TN is solid. The local workforce $851/mo rents across most rental classes.

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