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Pigeon forge, TN

Pigeon forge, TN.

Population: 6,617 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Pigeon forge, TN is $419,660 — down 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $525,000 after a median 71 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,638/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$419,660

Median home value

-2.6%

1-year change

71

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$419,660
1-year appreciation
-2.6%
3-year appreciation
-14.3%
5-year appreciation
+6.5%
10-year appreciation
+125.8%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$533,258
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
$525,000
Median list price
$675,000
Median price per sqft
$369
1-year sale-price change
-19.2%
Median days on market
71 days
Homes sold (recent period)
42
For-sale inventory
277
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
175
1-year forecast
-1.8%
Days to pending
101 days
New listings (monthly)
43

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,638/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
3
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Pigeon Forge High School, Pigeon Forge Junior High School, Pigeon Forge Intermediate

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
80.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Smokey Mountain Smelters (22.4 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
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.4 in
Annual snowfall
8.4 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)
45
Days with Good air quality
205
Days with Moderate air quality
60
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,048
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,372

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (13 mi)
National parks include
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC, LECONTE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 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
1,994
Housing built before 1970
14.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.6%
Median annual property tax
$646
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
52.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
47,230
Average weekly wage
$790
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
874

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

How it compares

Pigeon forgeState medianUS median
Median home value$419,660$269,649$289,727
Median sale price$525,000$315,000$325,000
Median days on market71 days73 days51 days
Typical rent$1,638/mo$1,597/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$646$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 Pigeon forge, TN?
$419,660.
What is the median sale price in Pigeon forge, TN?
$525,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Pigeon forge, TN?
Median days on market: 71 days.
What is typical rent in Pigeon forge, TN?
Typical rent: $1,638/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pigeon forge, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is Pigeon forge, TN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Pigeon forge, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pigeon forge, TN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pigeon forge, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pigeon forge, TN?
3 schools (2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Pigeon forge, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Pigeon forge, TN?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Pigeon forge, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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