Shelby County, TN Housing Market Brief
county · TN · as of May 2026
What is Shelby 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 Shelby County, TN in its market cycle?
Shelby County, TN is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Shelby County, TN housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $290K | ▲ +2.1% |
| Median Days on Market | 33 days | ▲ +13.8% |
| Months of Supply | 4.4 | ▲ +22.2% |
| Homes for Sale | 3,539 | ▲ +10% |
| Homes Sold | 813 | ▼ -10.1% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $149 | ▼ -2.4% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.2% | ▲ +0.5% |
How has Shelby County, TN’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shelby County, TN a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Shelby County, TN is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 42 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Shelby County, TN?
The median sale price in Shelby County, TN is $290K, having risen 2.1% over the past year.
How affordable is Shelby County, TN?
Shelby County, TN scores 21 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Shelby County, TN's Alpha Score?
Shelby County, TN's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (64/100) and its weakest is Affordability (21/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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