DeKalb County, TN Housing Market Brief
county · TN · score computed October 2026
What is DeKalb County, TN’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 3 of 5 (population 20,431–39,126) · comparable within its band
Where is DeKalb County, TN in its market cycle?
DeKalb County, TN is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for DeKalb County, TN?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
DeKalb County, TN housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $324K | ▲ +17.1% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 79 days | ▼ -49.4% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 7.4 | ▲ +17.5% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 222 | ▲ +21.3% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 30 | ▲ +3.5% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $210 | ▼ -0.6% | Redfin |
How has DeKalb County, TN’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is DeKalb County, TN a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, DeKalb County, TN is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 42 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in DeKalb County, TN?
The median sale price in DeKalb County, TN is $324K, having risen 17.1% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is DeKalb County, TN?
DeKalb County, TN scores 13 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving DeKalb County, TN's Alpha Score?
DeKalb County, TN's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (92/100) and its weakest is Affordability (13/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of DeKalb County, TN? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.