DeKalb County, TN Housing Market Brief
county · TN · as of August 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.
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.
DeKalb County, TN housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $306K | ▼ -12.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 71 days | ▼ -6.6% |
| Months of Supply | 6.4 | ▼ -1.5% |
| Homes for Sale | 215 | ▲ +9.7% |
| Homes Sold | 35 | ▲ +12.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $201 | ▼ -14.5% |
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?
As of August 2026, DeKalb County, TN is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 28 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, 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 $306K, having fallen 12.5% over the past year.
How affordable is DeKalb County, TN?
DeKalb County, TN scores 17 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 (37/100) and its weakest is Affordability (17/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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