Real Estate Investing in Grainger County, Tennessee

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5 ZIP codes • Population: 22,253

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (45/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.8 / 5 (44/100)

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: 20.6% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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2.8/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.2% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $278,441
Avg Monthly Rent $904
ZIP Codes 5

Investing in Grainger County Real Estate

Across Grainger County's 5 ZIPs, the picture is thin β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

A 2.8 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Grainger County sits firmly in that category.

The 0% renter share in Grainger masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$278,441
Avg Monthly Rent
$904
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (TN)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Morristown, TN metro

4/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
64%
Days Pending
2/2
72 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Grainger County

1 College 73 Students
D
Sandra Academy of Salon Services
Vocational For-Profit Β· 73 students

Cities in Grainger County

ZIP Codes in Grainger County, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grainger County

How do landlord-tenant laws work in, TN?

TN ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

How does, TN stack up for property investment?

, TN reports an investability rating of 2.8/5, with median home values near $278K and average rents around $904/mo. That combination puts it in the healthy tier for investor interest.

What investment strategy works best in, TN?

In, TN the substantial play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $278K prices and $904/mo rents suits that approach.

How does, TN stack up against TN overall?

Against the TN average, is broadly in line with. The divergence is driven by local fundamentals rather than statewide trends.

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