Real Estate Investing in Johnson County, Tennessee

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5 ZIP codes • Population: 19,242

Should you buy in Johnson 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
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
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  • High vacancy: 23.0% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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2.6/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.6% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $251,831
Avg Monthly Rent $886
ZIP Codes 5

Investing in Johnson County Real Estate

Johnson County (TN) covers 5 ZIPs and 5 municipalities. unambiguously the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been muted across most of the geography.

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

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

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$251,831
Avg Monthly Rent
$886
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (TN)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Johnson City, TN metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
64%
Days Pending
0/2
40 days

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Cities in Johnson County

ZIP Codes in Johnson County, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnson County

What monthly rent should investors expect in, TN?

Average rent in, TN is approximately $886/mo per month. Against $252K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

Are there empty rentals in, TN?

, TN sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader TN rental market.

Is in TN worth investing in?

Our data puts, TN at 2.6/5 for investability. Home prices of $252K and rents around $886/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Where does, TN sit compared to TN statewide?

Compared with TN overall, is broadly in line with on price and yield. $252K homes against $886/mo rents drive the comparison.

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