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TN area data

Sewanee, TN

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Sewanee.

Population: 4,210 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Sewanee, TN is $416,274 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $505,000 after a median 105 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 cold wave, drought, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$416,274

Typical home value

+3.8%

1-year change

105

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$416,274
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+3.7%
5-year appreciation
+22.3%
10-year appreciation
+95.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$416,274
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
$505,000
Median list price
$499,000
Median price per sqft
$253
1-year sale-price change
-15.8%
Median days on market
105 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
+1.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$805/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$810/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,060/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,403/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,772/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
Sewanee Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
3
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 47% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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
57.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
64.0 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,594
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,662

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Russell Cave National Monument (13 mi)
National parks include
Russell Cave National Monument, Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, Little River Canyon National Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Franklin County Airport (UOS) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
15
Hospitals include
DEKALB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL, CRESTWOOD MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 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)
+311 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
34.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,595
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
77.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,548
Average weekly wage
$1,037
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
323

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

How it compares

SewaneeState medianUS median
Typical home value$416,274$269,266$288,527
Median sale price$505,000$315,000$325,000
Median days on market105 days73 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,595$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 Sewanee, TN?
$416,274.
What is the median sale price in Sewanee, TN?
$505,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Sewanee, TN?
Median days on market: 105 days.
What is typical rent in Sewanee, TN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,060/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sewanee, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
Is Sewanee, TN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 3 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are 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 Sewanee, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 47% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sewanee, TN?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sewanee, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sewanee, TN?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Sewanee, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Sewanee, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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