Real Estate Investing in Hamblen County, Tennessee

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4 ZIP codes • Population: 65,163

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (63/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

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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  • Elevated vacancy: 9.1% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.5% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $282,695
Avg Monthly Rent $1,291
ZIP Codes 4

Investing in Hamblen County Real Estate

With 65,163 residents across 3 cities, Hamblen County shows muted fundamentals that keep most passive capital on the sidelines β€” a region that demands real local knowledge.

Hamblen 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 Hamblen 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
$282,695
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,291
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 Hamblen County

2 Colleges 6,547 Students 2,195 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
2-Year Public Β· 714 students
πŸ“ ~428 students rent off-campus
C
Walters State Community College
2-Year Public Β· 5,833 students
πŸ“ ~1,767 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 2,195 students living off-campus, Hamblen County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Hamblen County

ZIP Codes in Hamblen County, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamblen County

What are vacancy rates like in, TN?

, TN carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect reliable absorption at market rents of $1,291/mo.

How strong is tenant demand in, TN?

The tenant pool in, TN is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,291/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

How strong is, TN for real estate investors?

Our data puts, TN at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $283K and rents around $1,291/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What type of investing works in, TN?

In, TN the robust play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $283K prices and $1,291/mo rents suits that approach.

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