Real Estate Investing in Newport, Tennessee

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 22,113 • Cocke County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (56/100)

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 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 18.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Elevated poverty: 20.8% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.3% 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 $228,114
Avg Monthly Rent $1,200
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Newport Real Estate

Newport 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.

Across Newport's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run muted: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Transaction volume in Newport has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. From a cash-flow lens, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

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

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Avg Home Value
$228,114
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,200
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (TN)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Newport, TN metro

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

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☀️ Warm Market — Newport, 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

ZIP Codes in Newport, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newport, TN

What is the investability score for Newport, TN?

Newport, TN reflects an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $228K and average rents around $1,200/mo. That combination puts it in the significant tier for investor interest.

How deep is the rental pool in Newport, TN?

The tenant pool in Newport, TN is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,200/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

Are rents high in Newport, TN?

Rents in Newport, TN run near $1,200/mo. Compared with median home prices of $228K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What is the average home sale price in Newport, TN?

Expect median prices around $228K in Newport, TN. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been stable.

What is the best play in Newport, TN?

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

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