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Colonial heights, TN

Colonial heights, TN.

Population: 14,230 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Colonial heights, TN is $314,153 — down 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $380,000 after a median 67 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,822/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, strongwind, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$314,153

Median home value

-0.7%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$314,153
1-year appreciation
-0.7%
3-year appreciation
+7.4%
5-year appreciation
+35.3%
10-year appreciation
+94.2%
All-time peak (2025-08)
$316,398
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
$380,000
Median list price
$399,000
Median price per sqft
$166
1-year sale-price change
+24.6%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
65
For-sale inventory
68
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
59
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
60 days
New listings (monthly)
22

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,822/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$758/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$948/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,160/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,508/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,740/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Miller Perry Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.1%
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
69.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.6 in
Annual snowfall
2.1 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
277
Days with Moderate air quality
84
Highest AQI recorded (year)
118

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,361
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,247

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (29 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
WELLMONT BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SYCAMORE SHOALS HOSPITAL, JOHNSON CITY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+1,125 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
34.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,296
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
73.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
62,245
Average weekly wage
$1,163
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
412

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

How it compares

Colonial heightsState medianUS median
Median home value$314,153$269,649$289,727
Median sale price$380,000$315,000$325,000
Median days on market67 days73 days51 days
Typical rent$1,822/mo$1,597/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,296$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 Colonial heights, TN?
$314,153.
What is the median sale price in Colonial heights, TN?
$380,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Colonial heights, TN?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in Colonial heights, TN?
Typical rent: $1,822/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Colonial heights, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is Colonial heights, TN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Colonial heights, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Colonial heights, TN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Colonial heights, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Colonial heights, TN?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Colonial heights, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Colonial heights, TN?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Colonial heights, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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