Real Estate Investing in Carroll County, Tennessee

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10 ZIP codes • Population: 29,017

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.6 / 5 (41/100)

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: 16.3% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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2.6/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.2% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $190,824
Avg Monthly Rent $895
ZIP Codes 10

Investing in Carroll County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Tennessee: Carroll has 10 cities, 10 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

A 2.6 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Carroll County sits firmly in that category.

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

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Avg Home Value
$190,824
Avg Monthly Rent
$895
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (TN)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Martin, 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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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Carroll County

2 Colleges 3,144 Students 48 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie
2-Year Public Β· 170 students
C
Bethel University
4-Year Private Β· 2,974 students

Cities in Carroll County

ZIP Codes in Carroll County, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carroll County

What is the average home sale price in, TN?

Expect median prices around $191K in, TN. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been consistent.

What is it like being a landlord in, TN?

TN law tenant-protective for landlords, and inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

Is it easy to find good tenants in, TN?

Tenant demand in, TN is solid. The local workforce $895/mo rents across most rental classes.

What is the rental occupancy rate in, TN?

Occupancy in, TN runs stable with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $895/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

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