Real Estate Investing in Cocke County, Tennessee

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6 ZIP codes • Population: 38,377

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (49/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
2.8 / 5 (45/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 18.0% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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2.8/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.4% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $250,284
Avg Monthly Rent $928
ZIP Codes 6

Investing in Cocke County Real Estate

Across Cocke County's 6 ZIPs, the picture is tepid β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Cocke is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. firmly out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Cocke β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$250,284
Avg Monthly Rent
$928
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (TN)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Newport, TN metro

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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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Cities in Cocke County

ZIP Codes in Cocke County, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cocke County

What is the typical vacancy rate in, TN?

Occupancy in, TN runs even-keeled with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $928/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

What is the renter demographic in, TN?

Tenant quality in, TN ranks as solid. Landlords generally report predictable occupancy at market rents of $928/mo.

How much rent can I charge in, TN?

Rents in, TN run near $928/mo. Compared with median home prices of $250K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

How expensive is real estate in, TN?

The median home value in, TN is roughly $250K. That puts it reasonable relative to the TN statewide average.

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