Fentress County Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Fentress County Tennessee housing market data taken from the most recent 2019 American Community Survey census data. Housing units are structures such as a single family home, apartment community, mobile home park, public housing, etc. where a person or family live and live separately from other residents of the building. Figure 1 shows the total number of housing units for each city. Fentress County shows it has a housing units of 9,019 which is in the mid point range of other counties in the local area.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Fentress County housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Fentress County depicts it has a housing density of 18.1 which is the second smallest in order of housing density of all the other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest housing density in the area is Cumberland County which shows a density of 43.0 (approximately 2.4 times bigger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 38.6, Fentress County is approximately half the size. Also, benchmarked against the state of Tennessee, housing density of 70.9, Fentress County is approximately a quarter the size.

In Figure 4, Fentress County area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Fentress County depicts it has a change in the housing units of 0.6% which is the second smallest in order of change in the housing units of all the other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Cumberland County which shows a housing units of 4.1% ( markedly bigger). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 4.9%, Fentress County is approximately an eigth the size. Also, compared with the state of Tennessee, change in the housing units of 4.2%, Fentress County is approximately a sixth the size.

Figure 5 shows the percentage of rental property based on that they are occupied by renters as a percent of the total number of households in the community (including homes, apartments, etc.) Fentress County depicts it has a renter percent of 23.3% which is the third most renter percent of all other counties in the greater Fentress County region. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has an owner percent of 76.7% which is less than most other counties in the metro area.

Fentress County Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Fentress County home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Fentress County shows it has a median home price of $100,400 which is in the mid range of other counties in the local area. The county with the highest median home price in the area is Pickett County which shows a home price of $151,900 (51.3% larger). Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Fentress County Tennessee metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Fentress County shows it has a rental rates of $499 which is the second smallest in terms of rental rates of all the other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest rental rates in the area is Cumberland County which depicts a rental rates of $690 (38.3% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,023, Fentress County is approximately half the size. Also, versus the state of Tennessee, rental rates of $841, Fentress County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. Fentress County has one of the largest proportions of home price worth less than $50,000 at 23% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Clinton County with 36%. Second, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $500,000 to $750,000 at 3% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 at 1% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 at 1% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of home price worth $2,000,000 or more at 1% of the total and is ranked #1.

Median owner costs for the real estate market are shown in Figure 10 and include the costs associated with any mortgage, utility expenses, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs. Fentress County depicts it has a median ownership cost of $433 which is the second smallest in order of median ownership cost of all the other counties in the metropolitan area. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Fentress County metro area. it has a cost as a percent of household income of 14% which is less than most other counties in the local area. The next chart, Figure 12, provides a comparison chart of the median home cost as a percent of a median worker take home earnings and is thus a valuable measure of affordable housing. Fentress County depicts it has a median home value as a percent of median worker earnings of 312% which is in the mid range of other counties in the local area.

Figure 14 depicts the median cost of housing for owners with also have a mortgages (versus those who do not have a mortgage because mortgage cost is included.) Fentress County depicts it has a median housing cost of $843 which is the smallest when ranked by median housing cost of all the other counties in the local area. Figure 15 is a chart that shows the median housing costs for owners who do not have mortgages (and therefore the cost of home ownership does not include mortgage cost.) it has a median housing cost of $294 which is less than most other counties in the local area.

Figure 16 shows the distribution in total housing cost for owners of property (so not renters.) This cost includes mortgages, lines of credit interest, utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. Fentress County has one of the largest proportions of owner cost less than $300 at 31% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Clinton County with 37%. Second, it has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $1,000 and $1,500 at 7% of the total.

Next shown in Figure 17 is the housing cost as a percent of household income for people who own their homes and have a mortgages (thus the cost of financing the home is included.) Fentress County shows it has a cost as a percent of household income of 20% which is less than most other counties in the local area. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Overton County which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 22% (11.6% larger). Housing cost as a percent of household income for owners who do not have a mortgage is shown in Figure 18. This analysis can be useful for understanding the affordable housing for home ownership excluding any financing cost in the area shown. Fentress County shows it has a cost as a percent of household income of 11% which is less than most other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Morgan County which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 12% (10.0% larger).

Figure 19 looks at the cost of rent for rental property using the percent of total household income which is a valuable measure of financial health for the area. (The higher the proportion of rent payments to total household income is a sign of greater financial stress. Also, rent can be covered by rent assistance and rent assistance programs in the form of rent assistance.) Fentress County has the percentage of rent as a percent of income is between 30pct to 40pct the second smallest when ranked by rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct of all the other counties in the local area at 9% of the total. Second, it has the second smallest when sorted by rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct of all the other counties in the greater region as measured by rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 3% of the total. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of rent as a percent of income is over 50pct at 19% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Cumberland County (19%), and #1 Morgan County (21%) are larger.

Figure 20 shows the total housing cost for both home owners and apartment community renters in the area. Fentress County has the smallest proportion of housing cost between $1,000 and $1,500 at 6% of the total.

Figure 21 shows median amount of real estate taxes paid for home owners in the region. it has a median real estate taxes paid of $443 which is the second smallest in order of median real estate taxes paid of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest median real estate taxes paid in the area is Morgan County which depicts a taxes paid of $709 (60.0% larger). Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,375, Fentress County is approximately a fifth the size. Also, measured against the state of Tennessee, median real estate taxes paid of $1,153, Fentress County is approximately a third the size.

Fentress County Home Financing Charts

The analysis in Figure 25 shows the detailed distribution of owned homes by mortgage status. Fentress County has one of the largest proportions of no mortgage at 59% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Clinton County with 63%.

Fentress County Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a family members per housing unit of 3.0 which is in the mid point range of other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Clinton County which depicts a family members per housing unit of 3.5 (16.7% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Fentress County is about 11.0% smaller. Also, in contrast to the state of Tennessee, family members per housing unit of 3.2, Fentress County is about 6.4% smaller.

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has an average number of rooms in a house of 5.4 which is in the center range of other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the area is Cumberland County which depicts an average number of rooms in a house of 5.8 (7.4% larger). Figure 30 shows, for the average house in each location, the median year that a house was built. This can be useful for understanding the relative age of one neighborhood versus another for a real estate investor. it has a year built of 1986 which is less than most other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest year built in the area is Cumberland County which shows a year built of 1991 ( about the same size).

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. it has the largest proportion of homes built in 2014 or later at 3% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 2000 to 2009 at 23% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1990 to 1999 at 16% of the total. Also, it has less than most other counties in the greater region when sorted by homes built between 1939 or earlier at 3% of the total.

Figure 32 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners versus occupied by renters. has the percentage of owner housing units less than most other counties in the area at 5,675 of the total. Second, it has in the mid range of other counties in the metro area as measured by renter housing units at 1,728 of the total.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. it has the largest proportion of 5 to 9 units at 2% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has less than most other counties in the area when ranked by mobile home at 20% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of boat, rv, van, etc. at 0% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. has the percentage of value of homes built 2014 or later less than most other counties in the greater region at $73,400 of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 2010 to 2013 at $271,400 of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has in the mid range of other counties in the local area when sorted by value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $148,500 of the total. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $105,900 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Overton County ($109,200), and #1 Cumberland County ($146,100) are larger. In addition, it has the second smallest when ranked by value of homes built 2014 or later of all the other counties in the metropolitan area when sorted by value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $77,700 of the total. Furthermore, it has the second smallest as measured by value of homes built 2014 or later of all the other counties in the greater region in order of value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $80,900 of the total. Next it has less than most other counties in the local area as measured by value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $85,000 of the total. Additionally, it has the second smallest in order of value of homes built 2014 or later of all the other counties in the metropolitan area when ranked by value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $66,000 of the total. And then, it has the second smallest in terms of value of homes built 2014 or later of all the other counties in the metro area in order of value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $71,500 of the total. Also, it has in the mid range of other counties in the local area as measured by value of homes built 1939 or earlier at $94,000 of the total.

The next two charts show both the average household size of homeowners versus the average household size of renters. Starting with Figure 36 we see the household size of homeowners for Fentress County residents. it has a homeowner household size of 2.4 which is in the middle range of other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Scott County which depicts a homeowner household size of 2.5 (only about 4.1% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Fentress County depicts it has a renter household size of 2.3 which is the second smallest in terms of renter household size of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest renter household size in the area is Clinton County which shows a renter household sizes of 3.0 (28.9% larger). Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 1990 to 1999 at 24% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Fentress County has one of the largest proportions of renters moved in 2017 or later at 12% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Clinton County with 13%.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a median year that a home owner moved in of 2002 which is the third most of all other counties in the area. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Fentress County depicts it has a median year that a renter moved in of 2013 which is the second most median year that a renter moved in of all the counties in the greater Fentress County region.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. has the percentage of home using electricity the second smallest as measured by homes using natural gas of all the other counties in the greater region at 44% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of homes using wood at 16% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of homes using some other fuel at 1% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Morgan County with 1%.

The next two charts show the number of people living in group quarters and includes temporary as well permanent housing which may be run by the Fentress County housing department, Tennessee department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. Fentress County depicts it has a total people living in group quarters of 176 which is less than most other counties in the surrounding region.