Real Estate Investing in Rhea County, Tennessee

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4 ZIP codes • Population: 34,239

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (52/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

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
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  • High vacancy: 17.3% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $259,337
Avg Monthly Rent $1,011
ZIP Codes 4

Investing in Rhea County Real Estate

Across Rhea County's 4 ZIPs, the picture is lackluster β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

A 3.0 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Rhea County sits firmly in that category.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Rhea β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$259,337
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,011
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (TN)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Dayton, 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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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Rhea County

2 Colleges 1,610 Students
C+
Bryan College-Dayton
4-Year Private Β· 1,548 students
D
Omega Graduate School
4-Year Private Β· 62 students

Cities in Rhea County

ZIP Codes in Rhea County, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rhea County

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

Occupancy in, TN runs predictable with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,011/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Is, TN good for landlords?

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

Are tenants stable in, TN?

, TN draws a steady base of working renters. Demand at the $1,011/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

How does, TN compare against the broader TN market?

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

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