Real Estate Investing in Hampton, Tennessee

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,637 • Carter County

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Should you buy in Hampton, 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
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  • High vacancy: 16.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.0% 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 $206,682
Avg Monthly Rent $909
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Hampton Real Estate

Hampton in Tennessee is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

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. Hampton is in that category.

Rents in Hampton 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.

Hampton's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Best ZIP codes in Johnson City, TN

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Avg Home Value
$206,682
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 Hampton, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hampton, TN

What strategy should investors use in Hampton, TN?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Hampton, TN. With home values at $207K and rents near $909/mo, other strategies can work but produce stable rather than outsized returns.

What is the typical renter like in Hampton, TN?

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

What is the average monthly rent in Hampton, TN?

Expect rents around $909/mo per month in Hampton, TN. With home values at $207K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

What are vacancy rates like in Hampton, TN?

Vacancy in Hampton, TN is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $909/mo.

Does a duplex house hack pencil in Hampton, TN?

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

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