Real Estate Investing in Madison County, Tennessee

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8 ZIP codes • Population: 98,497

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (67/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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2.8 / 5 (49/100)

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: 11.1% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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2.8/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.8% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $206,986
Avg Monthly Rent $1,159
ZIP Codes 8

Investing in Madison County Real Estate

Madison County (TN) covers 8 ZIPs and 6 municipalities. unambiguously the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been underwhelming across most of the geography.

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

Demographics in Madison 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
$206,986
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,159
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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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Madison County

5 Colleges 9,045 Students 3,633 Off-Campus Renters
B
Union University
4-Year Private Β· 2,674 students
B
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
2-Year Public Β· 2,427 students
πŸ“ ~2,427 students rent off-campus
C
Lane College
4-Year Private Β· 822 students
C
Jackson State Community College
2-Year Public Β· 3,078 students
πŸ“ ~1,206 students rent off-campus
D
Empire Beauty School-Jackson
Vocational For-Profit Β· 44 students

Investor Insight: With 3,633 students living off-campus, Madison County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Madison County

ZIP Codes in Madison County, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Madison County

Is, TN a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

, TN scores 2.8/5 for investability. Home values sit at $207K and rents near $1,159/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

How expensive is real estate in, TN?

In, TN the median home value sits at $207K. Against the broader TN market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

What monthly rent should investors expect in, TN?

Rents in, TN run near $1,159/mo. Compared with median home prices of $207K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

How strict are landlord regulations in, TN?

For rental operators, TN rates as tenant-protective. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

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