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Martin, TN

Martin, TN.

Population: 15,627 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Martin, TN is $217,889 — up 5.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $229,882 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $961/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, cold wave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$217,889

Typical home value

+5.7%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$217,889
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+17.3%
5-year appreciation
+41.6%
10-year appreciation
+101.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2026)
$217,889
House Price Index (state)
484.9 (+0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$229,882
Median list price
$232,521
Median price per sqft
$138
1-year sale-price change
-9.8%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
29
For-sale inventory
57
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
54
1-year forecast
+3.4%
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

Typical rent
$961/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$756/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$761/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$995/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,663/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)
91.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Martin Elementary, Martin Middle School, Westview High School, Martin Primary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, cold wave, drought, earthquake, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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 NFIP flood-insurance claims (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
70.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.7 in
Annual snowfall
3.1 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,035
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,769

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail (51 mi)
National parks include
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail, Fort Donelson National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Wayne's World Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) (49 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
2
Hospitals include
VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, UNITY PSYCHIATRIC CARE-MARTIN
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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
29.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.5%
Median annual property tax
$844
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
71.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,598
Average weekly wage
$825
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
71

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

How it compares

MartinState medianUS median
Typical home value$217,889$264,734$285,053
Median sale price$229,882$327,152$319,906
Median days on market41 days65 days48 days
Typical rent$961/mo$1,588/mo$1,803/mo
Median annual property tax$844$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 typical home value in Martin, TN?
$217,889.
What is the median sale price in Martin, TN?
$229,882.
How long do homes take to sell in Martin, TN?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Martin, TN?
Typical rent: $961/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Martin, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, cold wave, drought, earthquake, ice storm.
What is the wildfire risk in Martin, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Martin, TN?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Martin, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Martin, TN?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Martin, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Martin, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Martin

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