Rutherford County, TN Housing Market Brief
county · TN · as of May 2026
What is Rutherford 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 Rutherford County, TN in its market cycle?
Rutherford 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.
Rutherford County, TN housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $428K | ▼ -1.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 63 days | ▲ +14.6% |
| Months of Supply | 3.7 | ▲ +5.7% |
| Homes for Sale | 1,791 | ▲ +1.9% |
| Homes Sold | 483 | ▼ -4.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $222 | ▲ +0.6% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% | ▲ +0.4% |
How has Rutherford County, TN’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rutherford County, TN a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Rutherford County, TN is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 48 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Rutherford County, TN?
The median sale price in Rutherford County, TN is $428K, having fallen 1.7% over the past year.
How affordable is Rutherford County, TN?
Rutherford 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 Rutherford County, TN's Alpha Score?
Rutherford County, TN's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (87/100) and its weakest is Affordability (13/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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