Tennessee Housing Market

Cold Market

Housing market data and trends for Tennessee. Track median prices, inventory, days on market, and competition metrics for real estate investors.

Data period: January 2026

Median Sale Price

$385K

0.6% YoY

Days on Market

88 days

15.8% YoY

Active Inventory

30,778

9.1% YoY

Homes Sold

5,011

4.0% YoY

Cold Market

Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.

Tennessee Market Summary

The Tennessee housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $385K, up 0.6% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 88 days on the market, 15.8% longer than a year ago.

There are 30,778 homes for sale — 9.1% more than last year. With 6.1 months of supply, this is a buyer's market. 10,882 new listings were added during this period, up 26.2% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 96.8% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 12.5% of homes sell above their asking price. 20.9% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

88

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 6.1
Days on Market 88
Price Drops 20.9%
Sale-to-List Ratio 96.8%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $423K) 8.9%
Days on Market (National: 66) 33.3%
Inventory (National: 1,210,379) 97.5%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. High inventory relative to sales pace means buyers have options and sellers may be flexible on price. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals.

Tennessee Market Trends

Median Sale Price

Median Days on Market

Active Inventory

Homes Sold

Sale-to-List Ratio

Listings with Price Drops

Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$357K

Price per Sq Ft

$194

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.8%

Months of Supply

6.1

Sold Above List

12.5%

Price Drops

20.9%

New Listings

10,882

26.2% YoY

Pending Sales

7,296

Metro Areas in Tennessee

Nashville, TN metro area

$455K median

Cold Market

91 days

on market

Knoxville, TN metro area

$382K median

Cold Market

83 days

on market

Memphis, TN metro area

$280K median

Cold Market

58 days

on market

Clarksville, TN metro area

$300K median

Cold Market

83 days

on market

Kingsport, TN metro area

$249K median

Cold Market

85 days

on market

Johnson City, TN metro area

$319K median

Cold Market

78 days

on market

Sevierville, TN metro area

$447K median

Cold Market

107 days

on market

Jackson, TN metro area

$255K median

Cold Market

69 days

on market

Morristown, TN metro area

$332K median

Cold Market

71 days

on market

Tullahoma, TN metro area

$300K median

Cold Market

99 days

on market

Cleveland, TN metro area

$310K median

Cold Market

93 days

on market

Crossville, TN metro area

$335K median

Cold Market

114 days

on market

Greeneville, TN metro area

$320K median

Cold Market

114 days

on market

Cookeville, TN metro area

$305K median

Cold Market

117 days

on market

Shelbyville, TN metro area

$330K median

Cold Market

81 days

on market

Athens, TN metro area

$227K median

Cold Market

96 days

on market

McMinnville, TN metro area

$278K median

Cold Market

117 days

on market

Lewisburg, TN metro area

$308K median

Cold Market

138 days

on market

Dyersburg, TN metro area

$148K median

Cold Market

43 days

on market

Paris, TN metro area

$180K median

Cold Market

85 days

on market

Lawrenceburg, TN metro area

$295K median

Cold Market

151 days

on market

Martin, TN metro area

$185K median

Cold Market

74 days

on market

Dayton, TN metro area

$325K median

Cold Market

122 days

on market

Union City, TN metro area

$192K median

Cold Market

112 days

on market

Newport, TN metro area

$274K median

Cold Market

76 days

on market

Brownsville, TN metro area

$235K median

Cold Market

47 days

on market

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