Real Estate Investing in McMinn County, Tennessee

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6 ZIP codes • Population: 50,161

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (66/100)

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
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 11.4% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.2% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $264,109
Avg Monthly Rent $932
ZIP Codes 6

Investing in McMinn County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Tennessee: McMinn has 6 cities, 6 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

Across McMinn's 6 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs muted: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Demographics in McMinn show real pressure β€” $N/AK median income is sluggish 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
$264,109
Avg Monthly Rent
$932
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (TN)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Athens, TN metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
63%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in McMinn County

2 Colleges 1,439 Students 273 Off-Campus Renters
C
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens
2-Year Public Β· 365 students
πŸ“ ~273 students rent off-campus
C
Tennessee Wesleyan University
4-Year Private Β· 1,074 students

Cities in McMinn County

ZIP Codes in McMinn County, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions About McMinn County

What are home prices like in, TN?

Homes in, TN typically sell near $264K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which measured long-term demand.

What is the typical rental rate in, TN?

Expect rents around $932/mo per month in, TN. With home values at $264K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

How qualified is the tenant pool in, TN?

, TN draws a steady base of working renters. Demand at the $932/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

What is the smart move for investors in, TN?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy, TN best. The market produces measured results for that approach at the $264K price point.

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