Journal Real Estate / Tennessee

Tennessee

Tennessee's markets, tracked individually rather than as one state figure. 3 markets, 177 entries.

Knoxville

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Memphis

59 posts

Nashville

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MemphisLinkedIn · diane

ZIP 38139’s $178,661 median income reveals a stark economic divide within Memphis, signaling where wealth is concentrated and where opportunity remains out of reach.

ZIP 38139, with a median household income of $178,661, is the top ZIP in the Memphis metro by income—according to the latest ALEX Intelligence data. This isn't just a number; it's a marker of deep economic segmentation. This concentration shapes everything from school funding to property values and…

/posts/memphis-2026-10-04
KnoxvilleLinkedIn · diane

Knoxville’s housing market is fracturing along ZIP code lines, with the fastest-growing ZIP appreciating 38.4% more than the slowest — a divergence unmatched in Tennessee's major metros.

The 38.4% spread between them is the widest in Tennessee’s major markets. This isn’t a market trend — it’s a structural split. ZIP Code Appreciation Spread in Tennessee (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 ZIP 37754 vs ZIP 37737 — Knox County <- this market #2 ZIP 37915 — Knox County #3 ZIP 37766 — Ande…

/posts/knoxville-2026-10-04
KnoxvilleLinkedIn · diane

Knoxville's deepest economic divide is not in housing prices — it's in household income, with ZIP 37916 earning just $14,925 median income, a stark indicator of regional inequality and opportunity gaps.

ZIP 37916 earns just $14,925 median income, the lowest in the metro. This isn't just a number — it's a signal of deep regional inequality. How does a city with strong manufacturing resilience and rising home inventory still leave entire ZIPs behind?…

/posts/knoxville-2026-10-03
MemphisLinkedIn · diane

Memphis remains the only major Tennessee market without any city exceeding $500K in median home value—highlighting a structural affordability advantage that shapes long-term investment strategy.

In a state where Collierville and Germantown now exceed $470K, Memphis remains the only major metro without a single city crossing $500K in median home value. This is not stagnation—it’s structural affordability at scale. The full data report is here: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-02-mem…

/posts/memphis-2026-10-02
KnoxvilleLinkedIn · diane

Knoxville’s housing market is entering a new tier of affordability thresholds, with 4.7% of ZIP codes crossing $500K median values — a signal of elite-tier growth concentrated in just a few neighborhoods.

Only three ZIPs — 37934, 37919, 37922 — have reached this threshold, signaling elite-tier growth concentrated in a few high-demand neighborhoods. This isn't a broad market shift — it's a bifurcation. The rest of the market remains firmly below this line, but the gap is widening.…

/posts/knoxville-2026-10-02
NashvilleLinkedIn · diane

22.7% of Nashville’s ZIP codes now have median home values above $500,000 — a threshold that reshapes the city’s economic geography and access to homeownership.

This data from ALEX Intelligence, published October 1, 2026, reveals a city increasingly split by zip code. The 17 ZIPs above $500K are not isolated pockets — they are the new centers of capital, opportunity, and long-term wealth accumulation. This isn't just a price shift — it's a structural reorde…

/posts/nashville-2026-10-01
MemphisLinkedIn · diane

The concentration of Memphis’s large apartment stock in just three ZIP codes reveals a structural imbalance in housing supply and investment that favors specific corridors over others.

This data reveals a deep structural imbalance in housing investment: nearly half of all large rental units are concentrated in just three ZIPs. For Memphis, this isn't just about supply—it's about where opportunity is built. While some corridors thrive, others remain overlooked.…

/posts/memphis-2026-09-29
KnoxvilleLinkedIn · diane

Knoxville’s new housing is concentrated in just three cities, signaling a structural shift in East Tennessee’s development trajectory.

This isn’t just a construction boom—it’s a structural shift in East Tennessee’s development map. Knoxville, Sevierville, and Lenoir City now absorb nearly two-thirds of all new housing built since 2020, while the rest of the region lags. What does this mean for long-term equity, infrastructure, and…

/posts/knoxville-2026-09-29
KnoxvilleLinkedIn · diane

Knoxville’s affordability isn’t just a feature—it’s a strategic advantage in a national market where ownership costs are rising faster than incomes.

metros on Median Monthly Owner Cost — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. Knoxville isn’t just affordable—it’s strategically positioned as a migration magnet in a tightening national market. With a median owner cost of just $1,002, the city offers one of the most sustainable living models in the country.…

/posts/knoxville-2026-09-28
NashvilleLinkedIn · diane

Nolensville's 93.6% owner-occupancy rate reveals a deep-rooted, self-sustaining housing culture in Nashville’s suburban core—driven by long-term commitment, not speculation.

Nolensville’s 93.6% owner-occupancy rate isn’t just a number—it’s a signal of deep-rooted community stability. In a market where migration and turnover are constant, Nolensville stands apart as a place where people stay, invest, and build legacy. This isn’t speculation; it’s sustainability.…

/posts/nashville-2026-09-27
KnoxvilleLinkedIn · diane

Tellico Village leads Tennessee in million-dollar housing concentration, revealing a hidden wealth engine within East Tennessee’s suburban core.

This is not just a luxury market—it’s a self-sustaining ecosystem where wealth funds infrastructure, security, and stewardship. But what does it mean for access and equity in East Tennessee’s rising economy? How can we replicate the success of Tellico Village without replicating its exclusivity?…

/posts/knoxville-2026-09-27
NashvilleLinkedIn · diane

Thompson's Station leads Nashville in new housing stock, revealing a deeper shift in suburban development patterns driven by demographic and economic forces.

Thompson's Station leads Nashville with 65.9% of homes built since 2010—more than any other city in the metro. This isn't just about modern homes; it's a signal of where demand, infrastructure, and long-term value are shifting. Learn more: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-26-nashville-recent-…

/posts/nashville-2026-09-26
MemphisLinkedIn · diane

Memphis’s seasonal housing market is not about luxury escapes — it’s a quiet indicator of deep residential stability in a city where second homes are nearly nonexistent.

0.4% of homes in Memphis are held for seasonal use — the lowest in the state. This isn’t a sign of stagnation; it’s a signal of deep residential stability. Oakland and Memphis lead the metro, but even the highest share is negligible — meaning the city is built on roots, not rentals.…

/posts/memphis-2026-09-26
KnoxvilleLinkedIn · diane

Pigeon Forge leads Tennessee in household size—2.7 people per home—revealing a unique demographic edge in East Tennessee's housing market.

Pigeon Forge leads Tennessee with 2.7 people per household, reflecting deep-rooted patterns of multi-generational living and family-centric housing demand. This is not a statistical curiosity—it’s a strategic market signal. How does this density impact your investment or listing strategy in East Ten…

/posts/knoxville-2026-09-25
NashvilleLinkedIn · diane

Brentwood’s 67.7% million-dollar home share reveals a hidden elite enclave within Nashville’s broader market, where wealth concentration outpaces regional growth and challenges equitable development.

This isn’t just a luxury market — it’s a structural divide. How does a single city in the metro hold nearly two-thirds of all million-dollar homes while Nashville’s core remains at just 13.6%? The implications for equity, policy, and development are profound.…

/posts/nashville-2026-09-24
NashvilleLinkedIn · diane

Nashville’s vacancy rate dominance reveals a structural shift in housing supply dynamics, with Columbia leading the metro in unoccupied units—indicating a surplus that’s not driven by distress but by market positioning.

Columbia leads the Nashville metro with a 9.4% vacancy rate—highest in the region—according to today’s ALEX Intelligence data. This isn’t a sign of distress; it’s a strategic signal. The unoccupied units are largely second homes and new construction in development, not distressed inventory.…

/posts/nashville-2026-09-23
MemphisLinkedIn · diane

Memphis has the oldest housing stock in Tennessee — a structural advantage in a market where new construction is increasingly reliant on government-backed financing.

What if the oldest homes in a city aren’t a sign of decline, but of strength? Memphis’s median home age of 54 years — the highest in Tennessee — is not a weakness, but a strategic advantage. This isn’t a market stuck in the past — it’s one leveraging its deep-rooted housing stock to build affordab…

/posts/memphis-2026-09-23
KnoxvilleLinkedIn · diane

Knoxville’s housing vacancy rate is 10.6%, but Pigeon Forge leads the state at 53.1%—a stark indicator of resort-driven market dynamics shaping East Tennessee’s real estate landscape.

Pigeon Forge’s 53.1% housing vacancy rate isn’t a red flag—it’s a feature of a tourism economy. While Knoxville’s 10.6% rate signals stable occupancy, Pigeon Forge’s figure reflects the true nature of seasonal ownership: homes are vacant by design, not by distress. This structural reality reshapes…

/posts/knoxville-2026-09-23
KnoxvilleLinkedIn · diane

Tellico Village’s median age of 71 years reveals a hidden demographic engine driving Knoxville’s real estate resilience — not just aging, but intentional, affluent retirement migration.

Tellico Village’s 71-year median age isn’t a sign of decline — it’s a demographic moat. This isn’t just aging; it’s a concentrated, affluent retirement cohort creating a self-sustaining market. Their low turnover, high wealth, and preference for community living drive stability and appreciation, e…

/posts/knoxville-2026-09-22
NashvilleLinkedIn · diane

Brentwood's $2,825 median gross rent reveals a hidden wealth concentration in Nashville's most exclusive enclaves, not just affordability pressure.

Brentwood’s $2,825 median gross rent isn’t just a cost-of-living number—it’s a signal of capital concentration and land-value capture. This data, drawn from the 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates via ALEX Intelligence’s latest analysis, reveals a hidden equity gap: rents in Brentwood …

/posts/nashville-2026-09-21
NashvilleLinkedIn · diane

Tennessee is the dominant source of Nashville’s inbound migration — a demographic engine shaping the city’s future growth, affordability, and urban character.

This isn’t just a demographic trend — it’s a structural advantage. Nashville is growing not by importing people from distant, expensive markets, but by attracting residents from within its own region. This internal engine sustains affordability, reduces long-distance commuting, and strengthens loca…

/posts/nashville-2026-09-20
KnoxvilleLinkedIn · diane

Tellico Village’s $2,038 median gross rent reveals a hidden wealth engine in Knoxville’s real estate landscape — not just a high cost, but a strategic premium tied to identity, access, and exclusivity.

Tellico Village’s $2,038 median rent isn’t a sign of unaffordability — it’s a signal of strategic exclusivity. This premium reflects deep community identity, environmental stewardship, and long-term cultural investment. Unlike transactional markets, Knoxville’s top renters are choosing place-bas…

/posts/knoxville-2026-09-20
NashvilleLinkedIn · diane

Nashville’s intra-county unemployment gap reveals a deepening economic divergence, with Maury County’s 4.3% rate starkly contrasting Williamson’s 2.8%—a 1.5-point spread that signals structural inequality in workforce access and investment

Nashville’s unemployment spread of 1.5 points between Maury and Williamson counties reveals a critical fault line in regional equity. Maury County’s 4.3% unemployment vs. Williamson’s 2.8% isn’t just a stat—it’s a signal of uneven development.…

/posts/nashville-2026-09-19
MemphisLinkedIn · diane

The Memphis metro’s rent divide reveals a hidden geographic stratification that shapes real estate opportunity and risk across its counties.

The Memphis metro’s rent divide is not a footnote — it’s a structural force. Shelby County’s $1,232 median rent versus Fayette County’s $902 reveals a 1.37x gap that shapes migration, labor markets, and development strategy. This is not a city-suburb split — it’s a county-level economic partition.…

/posts/memphis-2026-09-18
KnoxvilleLinkedIn · diane

Knoxville’s longest commutes reveal a hidden engine of real estate value — not in proximity to downtown, but in the resilience of suburban life.

La Follette leads the Knoxville metro in average commute time — 28 minutes — a number that doesn’t signal urban decay, but suburban resilience. This isn’t a flaw in infrastructure; it’s a testament to the deep commitment of families who choose space, stability, and quality of life over proximity t…

/posts/knoxville-2026-09-18