Pickett County Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Pickett County Tennessee housing market data taken from the most recent 2021 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. Pickett County shows it has a Housing Units of 3,509 which is the smallest in terms of housing units of all the other counties in the local area.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Pickett County housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Pickett County depicts it has a Housing Density of 21.5 which is in the middle range of other counties in the local area. The county with the highest housing density in the area is Clinton County which shows a density of 26.9 (25.1% larger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 39.2, Pickett County is approximately half the size. Also, versus the state of Tennessee, housing density of 72.5, Pickett County is approximately a third the size.

In Figure 4, Pickett County area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Pickett County shows it has a Housing Unit Change of 1.4% which is the second most of all the counties in the metro area. The county with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Clay County which shows a housing units of 2.0% (46.2% larger). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 6.5%, Pickett County is approximately a fifth the size. Also, measured against the state of Tennessee, change in the housing units of 6.5%, Pickett County is approximately a fifth 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.) Pickett County depicts it has a Renter Percent of 19.2% which is the smallest in order of renter percent of all the other counties in the area. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has a Owner Percent of 80.8% which is the highest of all counties in the metro area.

Pickett County Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Pickett County home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Pickett County depicts it has a Median Home Value of $135,600 which is is the uppermost of the counties in the greater Pickett County region. Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Pickett County Tennessee metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Pickett County depicts it has a Median Gross Rent of $523 which is in the mid point range of other counties in the local area. The county with the highest rental rates in the area is Wayne County which depicts a rental rates of $584 (11.7% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,096, Pickett County is approximately half the size. Also, in comparison with the state of Tennessee, rental rates of $897, Pickett County is approximately half the size.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. Pickett County has the smallest proportion of home price worth less than $50,000 at 18% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $100,000 to $200,000 at 22% 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. Pickett County shows it has a Median Owner Cost of $397 which is less than most other counties in the area. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Pickett County metro area. it has a Owner Cost as % of HH Income of 12% which is the smallest when sorted by cost as a percent of household income of all the other counties in the 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. Pickett County depicts it has a Median Home Value as Percent of Median Earnings of 312% which is less than most other counties in the greater region.

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.) Pickett County depicts it has a Median Owner Costs-With Mortgage of $1,034 which is more than all other counties in the greater Pickett County region. 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 Owner Costs-Without Mortgage of $319 which is the second most median housing cost of all the counties in the greater Pickett County region.

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. Pickett County has one of the largest proportions of owner cost less than $300 at 37% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Cumberland County with 49%. Second, it has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $500 and $700 at 8% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $700 and $1,000 at 13% of the total and is ranked #1.

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.) Pickett County depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-With Mortgage of 19% which is the smallest in terms of cost as a percent of household income of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Clay County which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 24% (24.2% 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. Pickett County shows it has a % of Income Owner Costs-No Mortgage of 9% 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 Clay County which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 13% (46.7% 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.) Pickett County has one of the largest proportions of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct at 26% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Clinton County (30%), and #1 Wayne County (35%) are larger. Second, it has the smallest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 10pct to 20pct at 11% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 20pct to 30pct at 6% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 30pct to 40pct at 17% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has in the middle range of other counties in the greater region when ranked by rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 10% of the total.

Figure 20 shows the total housing cost for both home owners and apartment community renters in the area. Pickett County has the smallest proportion of housing cost between $500 and $700 at 9% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $700 and $1,000 at 10% of the total and is ranked #1.

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 $595 which is in the intermediate range of other counties in the local area. The county with the highest median real estate taxes paid in the area is Cumberland County which shows a taxes paid of $689 (15.8% larger). Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,551, Pickett County is approximately a quarter the size. Also, versus the state of Tennessee, median real estate taxes paid of $1,217, Pickett County is approximately half the size.

Figure 22 shows the percentage of renters who pay for utilities in Pickett County Tennessee. This is calculated as the percent of renters who pay separately for utilities versus the people who have utilities included as part of amenities. Pickett County has the largest proportion of pay extra for utilities at 7% of the total and is ranked #1.

Pickett County Home Financing Charts

The analysis in Figure 25 shows the detailed distribution of owned homes by mortgage status. Pickett County has the smallest proportion of With mortgage at 29% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of With HELOC no Primary Mortgage at 69% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 26 shows the proportion of houses with a mortgage versus those without a mortgage. Pickett County has the largest proportion of houses with mortgages at 69% of the total and is ranked #1.

Pickett County Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a Family size of 2.8 which is the smallest when sorted by family members per housing unit of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Cumberland County which shows a family members per housing unit of 3.5 (25.4% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Pickett County is about 16.9% smaller. Also, in contrast to the state of Tennessee, family members per housing unit of 3.2, Pickett County is about 12.1% smaller.

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has a Median Number of Rooms of 5.4 which is the second most average number of rooms in a house of all the counties in the greater Pickett County region. The county with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the area is Overton County which shows an average number of rooms in a house of 5.6 (only about 3.7% 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 Median Year Built of 1987 which is the second most year built of all the counties in the greater Pickett County region. The county with the highest year built in the area is Fentress County which shows a year built of 1989 ( about the same size).

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. it has one of the largest proportions of homes built in 2014 or later at 5% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Clay County with 6%. Second, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 2010 to 2013 at 31% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 2000 to 2009 at 10% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 1980 to 1989 at 23% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1970 to 1979 at 6% of the total. Furthermore, it has less than most other counties in the local area when ranked by homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 4% 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 smallest proportion of owner housing units at 424 of the total.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. has the smallest proportion of 5 to 9 units at 0% of the total.

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 in the mid range of other counties in the local area at $183,900 of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 2010 to 2013 at $190,200 of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $126,600 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Cumberland County with $195,300. Also, it has the smallest proportion of value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $70,400 of the total. In addition, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $101,700 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Clay County with $149,000. Furthermore, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $218,000 of the total and is ranked #1. Next it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $107,500 of the total and is ranked #1. Additionally, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $209,700 of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 35 compares the total number of occupied housing units to vacant housing units. This analysis can be used to understand any housing shortage in the community. it has the largest proportion of occupied housing units at 37% of the total and is ranked #1.

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 Pickett County residents. it has a Owner-Household Size of 2.2 which is the smallest in terms of homeowner household size of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Cumberland County which depicts a homeowner household size of 2.6 (17.7% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Pickett County shows it has a Renter-Household Size of 2.5 which is less than most other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest renter household size in the area is Clinton County which shows a renter household sizes of 2.9 (17.6% larger). Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. has the smallest proportion of owners moved in 2019 or later at 7% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2015 to 2018 at 25% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Pickett County has the percentage of renters moved in 2019 or later in the middle range of other counties in the local area at 46% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of renters moved in 2015 to 2018 at 25% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of renters moved in 2000 to 2009 at 0% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of renters moved in 1990 to 1999 at 1% of the total.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a Owner Median Year Moved In of 2002 which is in the center range of other counties in the surrounding region. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Pickett County depicts it has a Renter Median Year Moved In of 2016 which is more than all other counties in the metropolitan area.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. it has the largest proportion of homes using natural gas at 25% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the second smallest in order of homes using natural gas of all the other counties in the metropolitan area in terms of home using bottled, tank, or lp gas at 65% of the total. Third, it has the second smallest when ranked by homes using natural gas of all the other counties in the metro area as measured by homes using coal or coke at 5% of the total.

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 Pickett County housing department, Tennessee department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. Pickett County depicts it has a Total In Group Quarters of 74 which is the smallest when sorted by total people living in group quarters of all the other counties in the surrounding region.

Figure 44 shows the percentage of people who are living in group quarters to the total population for Pickett County residents (these may include colleges and jails but also community centers for homelessness or that require a housing choice voucher which are run by certain nonprofits or an affordable housing department.) Pickett County has the largest proportion of number of people under 18 years of age and in group quarters at 100% of the total and is ranked #1.