Real Estate Investing in Obion County, Tennessee

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6 ZIP codes • Population: 29,900

Should you buy in Obion 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 (50/100)

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: 11.0% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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2.8/ 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 $171,028
Avg Monthly Rent $934
ZIP Codes 6

Investing in Obion County Real Estate

With 29,900 residents across 6 cities, Obion County shows modest fundamentals that keep most passive capital on the sidelines β€” a region that demands real local knowledge.

A 2.8 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Obion County sits firmly in that category.

Obion County's population trends and income levels suggest a region where affordability is strained, constraining how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$171,028
Avg Monthly Rent
$934
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (TN)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Union City, TN metro

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

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Cities in Obion County

ZIP Codes in Obion County, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Obion County

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in, TN?

, TN vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

What type of investing works in, TN?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in, TN. With home values at $171K and rents near $934/mo, other strategies can work but produce stable rather than outsized returns.

How much does a house cost in, TN?

Homes in, TN typically sell near $171K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which even-keeled long-term demand.

Is, TN above or below the TN benchmark?

Versus statewide TN, is broadly in line with. Its 2.8/5 investability score reflects that position.

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