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Jefferson city, TN — ZIP 37760

Population: 13,253 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 37760 (Jefferson city, TN) is $310,144 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $320,000 after a median 60 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,152/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with landslide, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$310,144

Median home value

+1.2%

1-year change

60

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$310,144
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+12.6%
5-year appreciation
+41.0%
10-year appreciation
+116.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$310,144
House Price Index (state)
475.9 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$320,000
Median list price
$322,450
Median price per sqft
$195
1-year sale-price change
+9.5%
Median days on market
60 days
Homes sold (recent period)
47
For-sale inventory
65
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
54
1-year forecast
+3.4%
Days to pending
57 days
New listings (monthly)
20

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,152/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,024/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,266/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,583/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,801/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Jefferson Elementary, Jefferson Middle School, Jefferson County Adult High School, Dandridge Head Start, Mount Horeb Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 61% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
84.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.7 in
Annual snowfall
9.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
210
Days with Moderate air quality
29
Highest AQI recorded (year)
112

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,974
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,805

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (35 mi)
National parks include
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Morristown Regional Airport (MOR) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) (36 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
TENNOVA HEALTHCARE-JEFFERSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+560 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
31.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,087
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
76.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,297
Average weekly wage
$1,062
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
238

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 37760State medianUS median
Median home value$310,144$269,649$289,727
Median sale price$320,000$315,000$325,000
Median days on market60 days73 days51 days
Typical rent$1,152/mo$1,597/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,087$970$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 37760?
$310,144.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 37760?
$320,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 37760?
Median days on market: 60 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 37760?
Typical rent: $1,152/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 37760?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, lightning.
Is ZIP 37760 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 37760?
Risk to homes is higher than 61% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 37760?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 37760?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 37760?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 37760 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 37760?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 37760?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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