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Brownsville, TN

Brownsville, TN.

Population: 13,031 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Brownsville, TN is $171,045 — down 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $169,700 after a median 103 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,000/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, drought, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$171,045

Median home value

-1.1%

1-year change

103

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$171,045
1-year appreciation
-1.1%
3-year appreciation
+1.9%
5-year appreciation
+23.9%
10-year appreciation
+78.8%
All-time peak (2025-01)
$179,108
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
$169,700
Median list price
$195,000
Median price per sqft
$107
1-year sale-price change
-30.6%
Median days on market
103 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
58
Sale-to-list ratio
93.5%
Active listings
41
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,000/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$700/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$710/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,420/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
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Anderson Early Childhood, East Side Elementary, Haywood Elementary, Haywood High School, Sunny Hill Intermediate School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, earthquake, iceStorm, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Alamo Contaminated Ground Water (14.8 mi)
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
61.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,544
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,093

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail (38 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Covington Municipal Airport (18 mi)
Nearest major airport
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HAYWOOD COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-18 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
33.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,033
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
59.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,870
Average weekly wage
$1,166
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
27

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

How it compares

BrownsvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$171,045$269,649$289,727
Median sale price$169,700$315,000$325,000
Median days on market103 days73 days51 days
Typical rent$1,000/mo$1,597/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,033$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 Brownsville, TN?
$171,045.
What is the median sale price in Brownsville, TN?
$169,700.
How long do homes take to sell in Brownsville, TN?
Median days on market: 103 days.
What is typical rent in Brownsville, TN?
Typical rent: $1,000/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Brownsville, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, earthquake, iceStorm, tornado.
Is Brownsville, TN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Brownsville, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Brownsville, TN?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Brownsville, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Brownsville, TN?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Brownsville, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Brownsville, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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