Jefferson County, TN Housing Market Brief
county · TN · as of May 2026
What is Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, TN in its market cycle?
Jefferson County, TN is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Jefferson County, TN housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $334K | ▲ +4.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 42 days | 0% |
| Months of Supply | 4.6 | ▲ +7% |
| Homes for Sale | 325 | ▲ +3.2% |
| Homes Sold | 70 | ▼ -5.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $195 | ▼ -4% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.4% | ▲ +1% |
How has Jefferson County, TN’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson County, TN a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Jefferson County, TN is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 46 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Jefferson County, TN?
The median sale price in Jefferson County, TN is $334K, having risen 4.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Jefferson County, TN?
Jefferson County, TN scores 29 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Jefferson County, TN's Alpha Score?
Jefferson County, TN's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (61/100) and its weakest is Affordability (29/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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