Real Estate Investing in Houston County, Tennessee

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 6,289

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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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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  • High vacancy: 26.2% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.5% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

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Avg Home Value $221,304
Avg Monthly Rent $954
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Houston County Real Estate

Across Houston County's 2 ZIPs, the picture is soft β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

plainly Houston County's β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† aggregate rating reflects underwhelming investor metrics across the board β€” soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

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

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Avg Home Value
$221,304
Avg Monthly Rent
$954
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (TN)
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Cities in Houston County

ZIP Codes in Houston County, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Houston County

How strong is, TN for real estate investors?

Our data puts, TN at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $221K and rents around $954/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What approach is best for, TN real estate?

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

Does, TN favor landlords or tenants?

, TN falls under TN landlord-tenant law, which is tenant-protective. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

Is the tenant base reliable in, TN?

, TN offers a steady renter base at the $954/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

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