Real Estate Investing in Gainesboro, Tennessee

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 6,586 • Jackson County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (52/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 22.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Lower household income: $39,402 median — tenant affordability is tighter.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.4% 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 $211,834
Avg Monthly Rent $837
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Gainesboro Real Estate

Gainesboro (Tennessee) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. decisively the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Gainesboro is in that category.

Market conditions in Gainesboro are muted. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

The 0% renter share in Gainesboro masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Best ZIP codes in Cookeville, TN

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Avg Home Value
$211,834
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (TN)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Cookeville, TN metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
3/3
76%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Cookeville, TN metro
0
Days to pending
10.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Gainesboro, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gainesboro, TN

Are renters plentiful in Gainesboro, TN?

Gainesboro, TN draws a even-keeled base of working renters. Demand at the $837/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Gainesboro, TN?

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

What is the median home value in Gainesboro, TN?

Expect median prices around $212K in Gainesboro, TN. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been reliable.

Can owner-occupants cash flow in Gainesboro, TN?

Gainesboro, TN is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $212K price point reasonable to enter.

Is real estate in Gainesboro, TN a good investment right now?

Gainesboro, TN scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $212K and rents near $837/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

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