Tennessee’s hidden gems offer remarkable home values that might surprise you, with data from the Zillow Home Value Index revealing that there are still numerous communities across the Volunteer State where you can find homes at surprisingly low prices. The average home value among Tennessee’s 25 most affordable towns is just over $107,000 in 2025, representing an impressive 84% increase since 2010.
You’ll notice three counties dominate the affordability landscape in Tennessee: Lauderdale, Obion, and Gibson Counties each have three towns on this list. While many of these communities are in rural areas, several are within commuting distance of metropolitan centers like Knoxville, Jackson, and Chattanooga, giving you access to big-city amenities while enjoying small-town housing prices.
What’s particularly fascinating is the growth pattern of these affordable markets. The five-year growth rate from 2020-2025 averages 42% across these towns, with some communities like Jellico seeing dramatic increases of over 80% during this period. This suggests you’re not just buying into low-cost housing, but potentially into growing communities with appreciating values.
1. Jacks Creek
- 2025 home value: $128,762.69
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Tucked away in Chester County in western Tennessee, Jacks Creek tops our list of affordable communities with 2025 home values at $128,762. Your housing dollar still goes remarkably far in this small unincorporated community that’s part of the Jackson metropolitan area. While historical data isn’t available to track growth patterns, the rural setting combined with reasonable proximity to Jackson gives you a blend of peaceful country living and access to urban amenities.
2. Sharon
- 2025 home value: $127,208.55
- 2020 home value: $84,775.42
- 2015 home value: $66,347.55
- 2010 home value: $63,915.26
- % change from 2010 to 2025: 99.03%
- % change from 2015 to 2025: 91.73%
- % change from 2020 to 2025: 50.05%
Nestled in the farmlands of Weakley County in northwest Tennessee, Sharon has seen home values nearly double since 2010, increasing 99.03% to reach $127,208 by 2025. You’ll be impressed by the recent acceleration, with a remarkable 50.05% jump just in the past five years – one of the strongest recent growth rates on this list. As part of the Martin metropolitan area and located near the University of Tennessee at Martin, you’ll find this community offers educational and cultural amenities not always available in small towns.
3. Halls
- 2025 home value: $126,825.01
- 2020 home value: $91,426.04
- 2015 home value: $70,785.32
- 2010 home value: $67,593.97
- % change from 2010 to 2025: 87.63%
- % change from 2015 to 2025: 79.17%
- % change from 2020 to 2025: 38.72%
Situated in Lauderdale County in western Tennessee, Halls demonstrates strong, consistent growth while remaining affordable. Your housing investment would have increased by 87.63% since 2010, with values rising from $67,593 to $126,825 by 2025. The recent 38.72% growth between 2020-2025 shows accelerating appreciation in this market. This consistent growth pattern without dramatic fluctuations suggests a stable market with continued appreciation potential in this agricultural community.
4. Rutherford
- 2025 home value: $123,533.38
- 2020 home value: $86,671.35
- 2015 home value: $66,646.41
- 2010 home value: $65,029.98
- % change from 2010 to 2025: 89.96%
- % change from 2015 to 2025: 85.36%
- % change from 2020 to 2025: 42.53%
Located in Gibson County in the western portion of Tennessee, Rutherford shows remarkable appreciation while maintaining affordability. Your investment would have grown nearly 90% since 2010, with home values increasing from $65,029 to $123,533 by 2025. The growth has been particularly strong in recent years, with a 42.53% increase just since 2020. The consistent upward trajectory suggests continued potential in this market that remains priced well below state averages.
5. Hollow Rock
- 2025 home value: $121,709.44
- 2020 home value: $88,637.96
- 2015 home value: $70,255.98
- 2010 home value: $67,858.23
- % change from 2010 to 2025: 79.36%
- % change from 2015 to 2025: 73.24%
- % change from 2020 to 2025: 37.31%
Hidden among the hills of Carroll County in west Tennessee, Hollow Rock delivers solid growth with continued affordability. Your housing dollar has appreciated steadily here, with values increasing 79.36% since 2010 to reach $121,709 in 2025. The consistent growth pattern shows reliable appreciation without the dramatic spikes or drops seen in some markets. With a 37.31% increase since 2020, your investment would have seen significant recent growth.
6. Ripley
- 2025 home value: $119,363.04
- 2020 home value: $81,658.53
- 2015 home value: $62,330.22
- 2010 home value: $60,564.38
- % change from 2010 to 2025: 97.08%
- % change from 2015 to 2025: 91.50%
- % change from 2020 to 2025: 46.17%
Centered in Lauderdale County in western Tennessee, Ripley showcases impressive long-term growth while maintaining excellent affordability. Your investment would have nearly doubled since 2010, with values increasing 97.08% to reach $119,363 by 2025. The growth has been particularly strong recently, with a 46.17% jump between 2020-2025. As the county seat, you benefit from additional government services and amenities not always found in smaller communities. The steady, consistent appreciation pattern suggests continued upward momentum in this market that remains well below the state average for housing costs.
7. Kenton
- 2025 home value: $118,672.30
- 2020 home value: $86,766.62
- 2015 home value: $67,540.83
- 2010 home value: $69,329.17
- % change from 2010 to 2025: 71.17%
- % change from 2015 to 2025: 75.70%
- % change from 2020 to 2025: 36.77%
Straddling the line between Gibson and Obion Counties in northwest Tennessee, Kenton offers you an affordable housing market with steady appreciation. After a slight dip between 2010-2015, values have climbed consistently to reach $118,672 in 2025 – a 71.17% increase since 2010. The 36.77% growth over the past five years indicates strong recent momentum in this market.
8. Jellico
- 2025 home value: $116,809.37
- 2020 home value: $63,912.68
- 2015 home value: $45,089.99
- 2010 home value: $42,860.34
- % change from 2010 to 2025: 172.53%
- % change from 2015 to 2025: 159.06%
- % change from 2020 to 2025: 82.76%
Positioned at Tennessee’s northern border with Kentucky in Campbell County, Jellico boasts the most dramatic growth story on this list. Your attention should be drawn to the extraordinary 172.53% increase in home values since 2010, rising from just $42,860 to $116,809 by 2025. The growth has accelerated remarkably in recent years, with an astonishing 82.76% jump between 2020-2025 alone.
9. Graysville
- 2025 home value: $116,456.52
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Stretching along the edge of Hamilton County, Graysville gives you metropolitan access with small-town prices. At $116,456 in 2025, your housing dollar goes significantly further here than in nearby Chattanooga while still being part of that metropolitan area. Though historical data isn’t available to track growth patterns, the location along the Sequatchie Valley provides attractive natural surroundings.
10. Obion
- 2025 home value: $116,408.55
- 2020 home value: $83,648.02
- 2015 home value: $68,223.30
- 2010 home value: $63,718.48
- % change from 2010 to 2025: 82.69%
- % change from 2015 to 2025: 70.63%
- % change from 2020 to 2025: 39.16%
Named after the nearby river, Obion in Obion County offers you exceptional value with steady growth potential. Since 2010, home values have increased by an impressive 82.69%, reaching $116,408 by 2025. You’ll appreciate the consistent appreciation pattern with particularly strong 39.16% growth between 2020-2025. The steady upward trajectory suggests continued appreciation potential for your housing investment in this northwest Tennessee community.
11. Trenton
- 2025 home value: $111,730.48
- 2020 home value: $74,470.95
- 2015 home value: $60,630.92
- 2010 home value: $65,711.72
- % change from 2010 to 2025: 70.03%
- % change from 2015 to 2025: 84.28%
- % change from 2020 to 2025: 50.03%
Situated in Gibson County in western Tennessee, Trenton showcases an intriguing market pattern you might find advantageous as a buyer or investor. After experiencing a decline between 2010-2015, property values have rebounded dramatically with an 84.28% increase from 2015 to 2025, reaching $111,730. The acceleration is particularly impressive in the last five years, with a 50.03% jump since 2020 – one of the highest recent growth rates on this list.
12. Duff
- 2025 home value: $110,275.85
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Surrounded by the stunning Appalachian Mountains in Campbell County, Duff provides you with affordable mountain living at just $110,275 in 2025. This unincorporated community sits within the Knoxville metropolitan area, offering you the perfect blend of natural seclusion and access to city conveniences. While historical pricing data isn’t available, the location near the Tennessee-Kentucky border gives you proximity to outdoor recreational areas like Cumberland Gap National Historical Park and Norris Lake. Your housing budget goes much further here than in many other mountain communities across the Southeast.
13. Trimble
- 2025 home value: $110,195.68
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Spanning across both Obion and Dyer Counties in northwest Tennessee, Trimble offers you an affordable entry point into homeownership at $110,195 in 2025. Your dollar stretches further in this small community that’s part of the Union City metropolitan area. While historical data isn’t available to track growth patterns, the town’s strategic location near the intersection of multiple counties gives residents access to services and amenities from different jurisdictions.
14. Gates
- 2025 home value: $109,865.64
- 2020 home value: $76,195.30
- 2015 home value: $62,134.50
- 2010 home value: $65,860.64
- % change from 2010 to 2025: 66.82%
- % change from 2015 to 2025: 76.82%
- % change from 2020 to 2025: 44.19%
Located in Haywood County in western Tennessee, Gates demonstrates a fascinating growth pattern you might find attractive as a potential investor. After experiencing a slight decline between 2010-2015, the market rebounded dramatically with a 76.82% increase from 2015 to 2025, bringing values to $109,865. The acceleration is particularly notable in the 2020-2025 period, with a 44.19% jump in just five years.
15. Saltillo
- 2025 home value: $109,319.11
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Overlooking the Tennessee River in Hardin County, Saltillo gives you waterfront community living at the remarkably affordable price of $109,319 in 2025. Your housing options in this scenic river town include properties with potential water views at prices that would be unthinkable in most riverside communities across the country. While historical data isn’t available to track growth patterns, the natural amenities and recreational opportunities of the Tennessee River create an appealing lifestyle option at a price point that’s increasingly rare for waterfront property.
16. Trezevant
- 2025 home value: $108,786.39
- 2020 home value: $77,876.20
- 2015 home value: $66,017.54
- 2010 home value: $63,272.48
- % change from 2010 to 2025: 71.93%
- % change from 2015 to 2025: 64.78%
- % change from 2020 to 2025: 39.69%
In the rolling hills of Carroll County lies Trezevant, where your home buying budget goes significantly further than state averages. Since 2010, property values have climbed 71.93% to reach $108,786 in 2025, showing steady appreciation while maintaining exceptional affordability. Most impressive is the recent growth spurt of 39.69% between 2020-2025, suggesting you’d be investing in a market with strong upward momentum.
17. Samburg
- 2025 home value: $108,238.21
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Positioned on the shores of Reelfoot Lake in Obion County, Samburg offers you lakefront living possibilities at just $108,238 in 2025. This small community in northwest Tennessee gives you access to world-class fishing, bald eagle watching, and other water activities while maintaining housing costs well below state averages. While historical trending data isn’t available, the recreational opportunities and natural beauty make this an attractive option for affordable waterfront property.
18. Briceville
- 2025 home value: $107,910.90
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Tucked into the valleys of Anderson County in eastern Tennessee, Briceville combines mountain scenery with affordable housing at $107,910 in 2025. Your real estate dollars stretch further in this former coal mining community that’s part of the greater Knoxville metropolitan area. The surrounding Appalachian landscape provides outdoor recreational opportunities right outside your affordable front door.
19. Maury City
- 2025 home value: $106,181.24
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Situated in the fertile farmlands of Crockett County, Maury City offers you small-town living at a remarkably affordable price point. With 2025 home values at $106,181, you’re looking at a community where six-figure homes are still the norm rather than the exception. While historical data trends aren’t available, this town within the Jackson metropolitan area gives you access to larger city amenities while maintaining the financial benefits of rural living. The agricultural heritage of the region provides a picturesque backdrop to your affordable housing investment.
20. Enville
- 2025 home value: $104,681.72
- 2020 home value: $88,704.46
- 2015 home value: $62,806.53
- 2010 home value: $60,364.33
- % change from 2010 to 2025: 73.42%
- % change from 2015 to 2025: 66.67%
- % change from 2020 to 2025: 18.01%
Straddling the border between Chester and McNairy Counties, Enville gives you rural charm with convenient access to the Jackson metropolitan area. Your home buying power remains strong here with values at $104,681 in 2025, showing a healthy 73.42% appreciation since 2010. What’s interesting about Enville’s market is the significant jump between 2015-2020, followed by more moderate growth of 18.01% in the subsequent five years. This pattern suggests you’d be entering a market that has already seen substantial appreciation but has now stabilized into more sustainable growth.
21. Tiptonville
- 2025 home value: $92,810.87
- 2020 home value: $70,919.40
- 2015 home value: $55,182.86
- 2010 home value: $58,575.99
- % change from 2010 to 2025: 58.45%
- % change from 2015 to 2025: 68.19%
- % change from 2020 to 2025: 30.87%
Situated on the shores of Reelfoot Lake in Lake County, Tiptonville offers you natural beauty and affordability in one package. The town experienced a dip in home values between 2010-2015 before rebounding strongly, with prices reaching $92,810 by 2025 – a total increase of 58.45% since 2010. The proximity to Reelfoot Lake State Park gives you recreational opportunities right at your doorstep while maintaining housing costs well below $100,000. With a 30.87% increase over the past five years, your investment would have seen solid appreciation in this waterfront community.
22. Ridgely
- 2025 home value: $92,228.28
- 2020 home value: $64,665.03
- 2015 home value: $55,299.67
- 2010 home value: $57,705.97
- % change from 2010 to 2025: 59.82%
- % change from 2015 to 2025: 66.78%
- % change from 2020 to 2025: 42.62%
Perched along the Mississippi River in Lake County, Ridgely gives you lakeside living at an exceptional value. Your housing dollar stretches remarkably far here with 2025 values at $92,228, representing a 59.82% increase since 2010. What’s particularly notable is the accelerated growth between 2020-2025, where values jumped 42.62% – nearly double the growth rate seen in the previous decade.
23. Henning
- 2025 home value: $88,805.84
- 2020 home value: $66,291.16
- 2015 home value: $50,704.45
- 2010 home value: $47,463.65
- % change from 2010 to 2025: 87.10%
- % change from 2015 to 2025: 75.14%
- % change from 2020 to 2025: 33.96%
Located in Lauderdale County in western Tennessee, Henning has seen impressive growth while maintaining affordability. You’ll be interested to know this small town is famous as the birthplace of author Alex Haley and home to the Alex Haley Museum. Since 2010, property values have increased by 87.10%, rising from $47,463 to $88,805 in 2025, demonstrating strong appreciation while still offering homes at prices significantly below the state average. The steady growth pattern suggests you’d be investing in a market with consistent upward momentum.
24. Clairfield
- 2025 home value: $56,266.44
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Tucked away in the Appalachian foothills of Claiborne County, Clairfield offers you remarkable affordability with home values of just $56,266 in 2025. This former coal mining community sits near the Kentucky border within the Knoxville metropolitan area, giving you access to urban amenities while enjoying extremely low housing costs.
25. Nunnelly
- 2025 home value: $46,052.65
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Nestled in Hickman County, Nunnelly stands as the most affordable town in Tennessee with home values at just over $46,000 in 2025. You’ll find this small community along the scenic Piney River, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle within reasonable driving distance to Nashville. While historical data is limited for this hidden gem, its current affordability makes it an attractive option if you’re looking for an extremely budget-friendly property in the middle Tennessee region.
