Real Estate Investing in Erwin, Tennessee

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 13,109 • Unicoi County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 14.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.3% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $228,638
Avg Monthly Rent $909
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Erwin Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Tennessee: Erwin has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

The investment case for Erwin is difficult to make on screen data alone. a stretch for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Rents in Erwin at $909/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Erwin a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Johnson City, TN

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Avg Home Value
$228,638
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (TN)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Johnson City, TN metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
64%
Days Pending
0/2
40 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Johnson City, TN metro
40
Days to pending
12.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Erwin, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Erwin, TN

Is Erwin, TN a smart market for rental property?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Erwin, TN ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $229K and rents of $909/mo drive the underlying numbers.

How much rent can I charge in Erwin, TN?

Rents in Erwin, TN run near $909/mo. Compared with median home prices of $229K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

How much does a house cost in Erwin, TN?

Homes in Erwin, TN typically sell near $229K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which consistent long-term demand.

What kind of tenants rent in Erwin, TN?

Tenant quality in Erwin, TN ranks as solid. Landlords generally report steady occupancy at market rents of $909/mo.

Which investment style suits Erwin, TN?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Erwin, TN. With home values at $229K and rents near $909/mo, other strategies can work but produce measured rather than outsized returns.

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