Real Estate Investing in Newcomb, Tennessee

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 632 • Campbell County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (43/100)

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

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (38/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
4 flags
  • High vacancy: 12.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).
  • Elevated poverty: 24.8% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.
  • Lower household income: $38,750 median — tenant affordability is tighter.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

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 $150,679
Avg Monthly Rent $837
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Newcomb Real Estate

Newcomb 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.

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

Rents in Newcomb at $837/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.

Newcomb'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 Knoxville, TN

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Avg Home Value
$150,679
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
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 Newcomb, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newcomb, TN

What do rentals go for in Newcomb, TN?

Rental rates in Newcomb, TN average $837/mo. Tenant demand and $151K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

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

Typical homes in Newcomb, TN go for around $151K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% stable price movement.

Is Newcomb, TN a smart market for rental property?

With a 2.0/5 investability score, Newcomb, TN ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $151K and rents of $837/mo drive the underlying numbers.

Is vacancy a concern in Newcomb, TN?

Rental vacancy in Newcomb, TN is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

What approach is best for Newcomb, TN real estate?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Newcomb, TN. The numbers - $151K homes against $837/mo rents - support that play.

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