Real Estate Investing in Livingston, Tennessee

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 10,341 • Overton County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

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

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.5 / 5 (40/100)

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: 15.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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2.5/ 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 $233,425
Avg Monthly Rent $846
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Livingston Real Estate

Livingston, TN covers 2 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are subdued — this is not a market to enter casually.

The investment case for Livingston is difficult to make on screen data alone. better suited elsewhere for a 2.5 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Transaction volume in Livingston 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.

Population dynamics in Livingston haven't been supportive. less favorable for combined with sluggish income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Cookeville, TN

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Avg Home Value
$233,425
Avg Monthly Rent
$846
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

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Livingston

1 College 1,093 Students 819 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston
2-Year Public · 1,093 students
📍 ~819 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 819 students living off-campus, Livingston has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

ZIP Codes in Livingston, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Livingston, TN

What is the best play in Livingston, TN?

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

Are there empty rentals in Livingston, TN?

Livingston, TN sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader TN rental market.

What do rentals go for in Livingston, TN?

Average rent in Livingston, TN is approximately $846/mo per month. Against $233K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Livingston, TN?

Expect median prices around $233K in Livingston, TN. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been steady.

Can I house hack in Livingston, TN?

Livingston, TN is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $233K price point reasonable to enter.

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