Real Estate Investing in Bon Aqua, Tennessee (37025)

Everything the listing leaves out — vacancy, rent trend, cap rate, landlord climate. All free.

Hickman County • Population: 6,321 • Data updated: September 2026

☆ Watch this market Free account

Should you buy in 37025 (Bon Aqua, TN)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 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
  • High vacancy: 16.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

What’s happening in Bon Aqua, TN (37025)?

Click any question — our AI will research it live from the web and show you sources.

✨ Live AI + Web Search
Want to ask your own questions? Upgrade to Pro for unlimited custom queries.
3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $332,687
Avg Monthly Rent $1,188
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $77,996
% Renters 6.0%

Market Analysis: 37025 Bon Aqua

ZIP 37025 inside Hickman County looks affordable on the surface — median value of $333K — but the discount exists for reasons that a careful buyer should understand before committing.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $333K asset, 37025 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Within TN, ZIP 37025 trails on several market indicators that neighboring Hickman County submarkets outperform. The gap is real and notable enough to shape underwriting.

Demographically, 37025 is a market where tenant selection matters more than unit finishes. Operators who understand that tend to do fine; those who do not tend to learn why the ZIP trades at a discount.

The 37025 ZIP fits a narrow investor profile — hands-on, patient, and willing to accept that the cap rate on paper is not the cap rate in reality.

Explore the Data — Click a Tab Below
🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Bon Aqua:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 67/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.3× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+3.2%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,188/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
❄️
COOL MARKET
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
62 days
Average time to sell
Slow
11.4%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$361K$308K$255K$202K$149K$96KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 37025 Compare?

Metric 37025 Bon Aqua Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Tennessee
Home Value $332,687 $332,687 N/A $327,001
5-Year CAGR 4.9% 4.9% N/A 7.7%
Avg Rent $1,188 $1,188 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.8% 2.8% - -
💡 Why Invest in 37025? Click to expand

With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

📊 See where this ZIP ranks in our Best-of lists →
A great house in the wrong ZIP is still a bad deal — screen every market by cash flow & cap rate.
Open the Market Finder →
Free to search · investor plans from $19/mo

Landlord Ground Truth

Real numbers from people who own or manage rentals in ZIP 37025 (Bon Aqua, TN). Anonymous, moderated, never written by AI.

Do you own or manage rentals in ZIP 37025 (Bon Aqua, TN)?

~25 seconds · no account needed · your report is anonymous

Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.8%
Low
5yr Growth
+4.9%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $332,687
Monthly Rent $1,188
Price-to-Rent 23.3:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.3%
Cap Rate 2.8%
5-Year IRR 7.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +3.2% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.4% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.9% ▲
10-Year CAGR +8.1% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.8%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.8%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

Run an IRR Analysis →

⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
16.2%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+4.9%
Stable
Eviction process: Moderate Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 37025

Population: 6,321

💰 Median Household Income
$77,996
This area
$77,996
State
$60,881
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
6.0%
This area
6.0%
State
25.6%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.1%
This area
2.1%
State
-22.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
18.9%
This area
18.9%
State
-6.3%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
41.2 years
This area
41.2 years
State
9.9 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
16.2%
This area
16.2%
State
15.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 96.6%
Asian 2.2%
Other/Mixed 1.1%
👶 Under 18
22.0%
This area
22.0%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
14.1%
This area
14.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
4.8%
This area
4.8%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

🚧

Crime & Safety Data Coming Soon

We're integrating comprehensive crime statistics including violent crime rates, property crime, and safety scores to help you make informed investment decisions.

Expected: Q1 2025

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

1 Nearby 965 Off-Campus Students
C+
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson
1,229 students · 7.5 mi

Investor Insight: With 965 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average monthly rent in Bon Aqua, TN?

The typical rental in Bon Aqua, TN commands about $1,188/mo monthly. That rent profile steady cash flow against the $333K purchase basis.

What type of investing works in Bon Aqua, TN?

In Bon Aqua, TN the impressive play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $333K prices and $1,188/mo rents suits that approach.

Is housing expensive in Bon Aqua, TN?

Expect median prices around $333K in Bon Aqua, TN. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been even-keeled.

How strict are landlord regulations in Bon Aqua, TN?

For rental operators, Bon Aqua, TN rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

How deep is the rental pool in Bon Aqua, TN?

Bon Aqua, TN draws a even-keeled base of working renters. Demand at the $1,188/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

You know 37025 now. You don’t know where it ranks.

This page stays free — all of it. What one page can’t tell you is how 37025 compares to every other market. Investor ($19/mo) screens every U.S. ZIP by cap rate, the 1% rule, vacancy and landlord climate, and exports your shortlist.

Compare Plans

How 37025 ranks in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Every ZIP in this metro, ranked. Free.

Cash Flow → Appreciation → Affordable →
🤖

AI Market Advisor

Ask questions about investing in 37025 (Bon Aqua)

Loading...

Community Ratings

What people who’ve spent time here actually say. Not paid reviews.

Be the first to rate 37025 (Bon Aqua, TN).

It takes 30 seconds. No signup. Your rating helps everyone who comes here after you.