Rutherford County, TN — Market Snapshot
Real estate market data for Rutherford County, Tennessee. Census demographics, rental trends, and economic indicators for investors and developers.
Population
351,591
ACS 2023Median Household Income
$86,673
ACS 2023Renter-Occupied
35%
ACS 2023Median Rent
$1,416/mo
ACS 2023Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023
Population & Income Profile
Age Distribution
Household Income Distribution
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Housing Affordability
Affordability Label
Moderate (4-5x)
ACS 2023Price-to-Income Ratio
8.0x
Redfin SFR ÷ FRED Per Capita IncomeAt 8.0x price-to-income, median home prices in Rutherford County are significantly above what income alone can support.
Affordability label: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. Price-to-income: Redfin median sale price (SFR, Dec 2025) ÷ FRED per capita personal income (Q4 2025).
Housing Market Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023. Monthly Housing Cost: ACS B25105. Property Tax: ACS B25103.
Home Price Index
Rutherford County HPI
321.2
FRED Q4 2025Since 2020
+58.8% ↑
vs. 2020 baseline“Rutherford County home values have appreciated 58.8% since 2020, trailing the Tennessee statewide average of 71.8%.”
Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) — FHFA House Price Index. Updated Q4 2025.
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Economic Indicators
▼ −2.8% since 2020
State Overview
Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED). Updated Q4 2025.
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