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Market MapTennesseeGrainger

Grainger County

TennesseePopulation: 23,648Knoxville, TN Metro
48
/100
Hold
#590 of 1,000 counties
#70 in Tennessee (95 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$264,537
Median Home Price
13% above national median
$15,708/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
48/100
48
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
49/100

Based on -0.2% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
46/100

Price-to-income ratio of 5.6x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-0.2% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
23,648
Median Income
$47,098
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
5.6x
Less affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
  • −You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
RheaTN
50$261,404$9554.38%HoldView
HamiltonTN
50$347,463$1,5005.18%HoldView
SumnerTN
49$436,405$1,6754.61%HoldView
CurrentGraingerTN
48$264,537Est. pending—Hold
StewartTN
48$230,942Est. pending—HoldView
WilsonTN
48$492,832$1,8744.56%HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldGrainger is a neutral market.

Grainger County in Tennessee scores 48/100, ranking #590 of 1,000 US counties (top 78%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Grainger with stronger cash flow

  • Hamilton County for cash-flow rentals
  • Sumner County for cash-flow rentals
  • Wilson County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Grainger

  • Stewart County, lower entry price
  • Rhea County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Grainger vs Stewart for rentals
  • Grainger vs Wilson for rentals
  • Grainger vs Sumner for rentals
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