Real Estate Investing in Lauderdale County, Tennessee

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 24,964

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (65/100)

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 (52/100)

A cash-flow market β€” rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 15.5% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.6% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $138,006
Avg Monthly Rent $849
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Lauderdale County Real Estate

Lauderdale County is one of those Tennessee regions where numbers warn before they reward. 3 cities, 24,964 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Across Lauderdale's 3 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs lackluster: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

A 24,964 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Lauderdale a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$138,006
Avg Monthly Rent
$849
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (TN)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Jackson, 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
64 days

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Cities in Lauderdale County

ZIP Codes in Lauderdale County, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lauderdale County

Are homes affordable in, TN?

Expect median prices around $138K in, TN. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been measured.

Is, TN above average for TN?

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

How qualified is the tenant pool in, TN?

, TN draws a measured base of working renters. Demand at the $849/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

What is the typical rental rate in, TN?

Rent in, TN is around $849/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $138K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

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