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Telford, TN

Telford, TN.

Population: 4,722 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Telford, TN is $314,068 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $302,500 after a median 55 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, strongwind, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$314,068

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$314,068
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+11.1%
5-year appreciation
+36.9%
10-year appreciation
+104.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$314,068
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
$302,500
Median list price
$422,400
Median price per sqft
$165
1-year sale-price change
+13.1%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
4

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Grandview Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, iceStorm, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.5%
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)

Annual precipitation
49.0 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
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,380
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,142

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (17 mi)
National parks include
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, Blue Ridge Parkway
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Kite Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
GREENEVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, JOHNSON CITY MEDICAL CENTER, FRANKLIN WOODS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 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)
+954 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,996
Housing built before 1970
19.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
41.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,001
Households with broadband internet
75.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
52,795
Average weekly wage
$981
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
686

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

How it compares

TelfordState medianUS median
Median home value$314,068$269,649$289,727
Median sale price$302,500$315,000$325,000
Median days on market55 days73 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,001$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 Telford, TN?
$314,068.
What is the median sale price in Telford, TN?
$302,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Telford, TN?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in Telford, 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 Telford, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, iceStorm, landslide.
Is Telford, TN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Telford, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Telford, TN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Telford, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Telford, TN?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Telford, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Telford, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Telford

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