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Morristown, TN

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Morristown.

Population: 53,527 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Morristown, TN is $259,632 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $315,000 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,583/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$259,632

Median home value

+4.4%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$259,632
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+13.3%
5-year appreciation
+40.3%
10-year appreciation
+106.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$260,224
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
$315,000
Median list price
$320,700
Median price per sqft
$164
1-year sale-price change
+19.8%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
31
For-sale inventory
217
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
47 days
New listings (monthly)
56

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,583/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
15
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Schools include
Union Heights Elementary, Witt Elementary, Hamblen County Alternative School, West View Middle School, Hillcrest Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.4%
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
58.5°F
Average high
69.5°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.2 in
Annual snowfall
0.8 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
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,305
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,492

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (24 mi)
National parks include
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Morristown Regional Airport (MOR) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
MORRISTOWN HAMBLEN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, HAWKINS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 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)
+499 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
34.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.2%
Median annual property tax
$832
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
71.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,837
Average weekly wage
$941
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
215

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

How it compares

MorristownState medianUS median
Median home value$259,632$269,649$289,727
Median sale price$315,000$315,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days73 days51 days
Typical rent$1,583/mo$1,597/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$832$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 Morristown, TN?
$259,632.
What is the median sale price in Morristown, TN?
$315,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Morristown, TN?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Morristown, TN?
Typical rent: $1,583/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Morristown, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning.
Is Morristown, TN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Morristown, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Morristown, TN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Morristown, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Morristown, TN?
15 schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Morristown, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Morristown, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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