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Roan mountain, TN

Roan mountain, TN.

Population: 4,493 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Roan mountain, TN is $250,613 — down 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $262,500 after a median 100 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$250,613

Median home value

-0.2%

1-year change

100

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$250,613
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
+9.0%
5-year appreciation
+28.0%
10-year appreciation
+91.9%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$256,068
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
$262,500
Median list price
$473,700
Median price per sqft
$182
1-year sale-price change
-11.0%
Median days on market
100 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
41
Sale-to-list ratio
90.8%
Active listings
36
1-year forecast
+3.5%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Cloudland Elementary School, Cloudland High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
52.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,413
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,033

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (41 mi)
National parks include
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, Blue Ridge Parkway
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Elk River Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
SYCAMORE SHOALS HOSPITAL, JOHNSON CITY MEDICAL CENTER, FRANKLIN WOODS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+339 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
31.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.7%
Median annual property tax
$744
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
62.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,471
Average weekly wage
$865
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Other Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
16

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

How it compares

Roan mountainState medianUS median
Median home value$250,613$269,649$289,727
Median sale price$262,500$315,000$325,000
Median days on market100 days73 days51 days
Median annual property tax$744$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 Roan mountain, TN?
$250,613.
What is the median sale price in Roan mountain, TN?
$262,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Roan mountain, TN?
Median days on market: 100 days.
What is typical rent in Roan mountain, TN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,160/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Roan mountain, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning.
Is Roan mountain, TN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Roan mountain, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Roan mountain, TN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Roan mountain, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Roan mountain, TN?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Roan mountain, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Roan mountain, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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