Real Estate Investing in Monteagle, Tennessee

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,324 • Marion County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade D (41/100)

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

📈 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.

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  • High vacancy: 28.5% 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 $378,232
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Monteagle Real Estate

Monteagle (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.

unambiguously Monteagle's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects underwhelming investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

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

Demographics in Monteagle show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is sluggish relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$378,232
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Monteagle, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monteagle, TN

What is the investability score for Monteagle, TN?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Monteagle, TN reflects its $378K prices and $873/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within TN.

How much rent can I charge in Monteagle, TN?

Average rent in Monteagle, TN is approximately $873/mo per month. Against $378K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

How should investors approach Monteagle, TN?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Monteagle, TN. With home values at $378K and rents near $873/mo, other strategies can work but produce predictable rather than outsized returns.

Is Monteagle, TN suited for a house hack?

House hacking works a challenging in Monteagle, TN. Rents of $873/mo against $378K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

What is the typical renter like in Monteagle, TN?

Tenant demand in Monteagle, TN is solid. The local workforce $873/mo rents across most rental classes.

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