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Market MapTennesseeWilson

Wilson County

TennesseePopulation: 149,096
48
/100
Hold
#825 of 1,000 counties
#86 in Tennessee (95 counties)

Market Snapshot

$492,832
Median Home Price
80% above national median
$1,874/mo
Median Rent
25% above national median
4.56%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Top 85% nationally
-$1,366
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

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Purchase

Purchase Price$492,832
Down Payment (20%)$98,566
Loan Amount$394,266
Interest Rate6.85%

Monthly Cash Flow

Gross Rent+$1,874
Monthly P&I-$2,583
Est. Expenses (35%)-$656
Net Cash Flow-$1,366/mo
3.0%
Cap Rate (all cash)
-14.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
4.56%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Negative leverage: At 6.85% rates, borrowing costs exceed the 3.0% cap rate. All-cash buyers may see better returns.

* Based on county median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Actual results vary by property.

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
48/100
48
Cash Flow(30%)
38/100

Based on 4.56% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)
60/100

Based on 1.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
47/100

Price-to-income ratio of 5.5x. 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

  • +Complete rent data available

Challenges

  • -Below-average rent-to-price ratio (4.56%)
  • -Negative cash flow at typical financing (-$1,366/mo)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 3.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Economic Indicators

Population
149,096
Median Income
$89,462
vs $62,400 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
5.5x
Less affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
HamiltonTN
50$347,463$1,5005.18%HoldView
SmithTN
50$293,305Est. pending—HoldView
SumnerTN
49$436,405$1,6754.61%HoldView
MonroeTN
49$270,267Est. pending—HoldView
CurrentWilsonTN
48$492,832$1,8744.56%Hold
LoudonTN
48$429,818$1,7304.83%HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldWilson is a neutral market. Consider house hacking or targeting below-market deals.

Wilson County in Tennessee scores 48/100, ranking #825 of 1,000 US counties (top 82%). The 4.56% rent-to-price ratio may require creative strategies or below-market purchases for positive cash flow. Current market conditions make traditional buy-and-hold investing challenging. Consider house hacking, value-add strategies, or all-cash purchases.

Monthly Cash Flow
$-1,366/mo
Cap Rate
3.0%
Cash-on-Cash
-14.5%

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