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Piney Flats, TN

Piney Flats, TN.

Population: 9,495 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Piney Flats, TN is $390,182 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $408,000 after a median 49 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, strong wind, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$390,182

Typical home value

+2.3%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$390,182
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+12.2%
5-year appreciation
+36.3%
10-year appreciation
+97.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$390,369
House Price Index (state)
484.9 (+0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$408,000
Median list price
$505,000
Median price per sqft
$211
1-year sale-price change
+3.3%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
36
For-sale inventory
46
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
44
1-year forecast
+1.2%
New listings (monthly)
13

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$760/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$845/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,091/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,375/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,465/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)
91.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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
Mary Hughes School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind, inland flooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.0 in
Annual snowfall
9.3 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
296
Days with Moderate air quality
65
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,224
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,802

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (34 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
19
Hospitals include
WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER, CHARLES A CANNON JR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, APPALACHIAN REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,125 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1997
Housing built before 1970
14.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
44.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,479
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
85.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
63,192
Average weekly wage
$1,331
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
771

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

How it compares

Piney FlatsState medianUS median
Typical home value$390,182$269,266$288,527
Median sale price$408,000$315,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days73 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,479$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 typical home value in Piney Flats, TN?
$390,182.
What is the median sale price in Piney Flats, TN?
$408,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Piney Flats, TN?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in Piney Flats, TN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,091/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Piney Flats, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, inland flooding, landslide.
Is Piney Flats, TN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Piney Flats, TN. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Piney Flats, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Piney Flats, TN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Piney Flats, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Piney Flats, TN?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Piney Flats, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Piney Flats, TN?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Piney Flats, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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