Real Estate Investing in Lafollette, Tennessee

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 17,643 • Campbell County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (57/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 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
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 22.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

8.3% 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 $234,761
Avg Monthly Rent $864
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Lafollette Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Lafollette shows the kind of tepid fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

Lafollette is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. firmly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Transaction volume in Lafollette has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Turning to rents, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Knoxville, TN

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Avg Home Value
$234,761
Avg Monthly Rent
$864
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (TN)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Knoxville, TN metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
59%
Days Pending
1/2
54 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Knoxville, TN metro
54
Days to pending
11.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Lafollette, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lafollette, TN

What is the typical home price in Lafollette, TN?

Homes in Lafollette, TN typically sell near $235K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which steady long-term demand.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Lafollette, TN?

Rental rates in Lafollette, TN average $864/mo. Tenant demand and $235K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

Does house hacking make sense in Lafollette, TN?

House hacking works a challenging in Lafollette, TN. Rents of $864/mo against $235K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

Are landlord laws favorable in Lafollette, TN?

Lafollette, TN operates under TN law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect steady treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

What kind of tenants rent in Lafollette, TN?

Tenant quality in Lafollette, TN ranks as solid. Landlords generally report steady occupancy at market rents of $864/mo.

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