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South Pittsburg, TN

South Pittsburg, TN.

Population: 6,688 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in South Pittsburg, TN is $232,093 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $350,000 after a median 73 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$232,093

Typical home value

+1.3%

1-year change

73

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$232,093
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+6.0%
5-year appreciation
+31.2%
10-year appreciation
+103.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$234,602
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
$350,000
Median list price
$350,000
Median price per sqft
$212
1-year sale-price change
+83.0%
Median days on market
73 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
36
Sale-to-list ratio
94.0%
Active listings
33
1-year forecast
-0.1%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,181/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,231/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,657/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,761/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Marion County, Richard City
Schools include
South Pittsburg Elementary, South Pittsburg High School, Richard Hardy Memorial School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 75% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
79.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Southside Chattanooga Lead (20.8 mi)
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)

Annual precipitation
57.6 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
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
19
Nearest airport
Marion County Airport - Brown Field (APT) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
DEKALB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, HIGHLANDS MEDICAL CENTER, HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 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)
+238 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
26.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.2%
Median annual property tax
$829
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
72.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,066
Average weekly wage
$1,021
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
203

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

How it compares

South PittsburgState medianUS median
Typical home value$232,093$269,266$288,527
Median sale price$350,000$315,000$325,000
Median days on market73 days73 days51 days
Median annual property tax$829$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 South Pittsburg, TN?
$232,093.
What is the median sale price in South Pittsburg, TN?
$350,000.
How long do homes take to sell in South Pittsburg, TN?
Median days on market: 73 days.
What is typical rent in South Pittsburg, TN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,340/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in South Pittsburg, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in South Pittsburg, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 75% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in South Pittsburg, TN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near South Pittsburg, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve South Pittsburg, TN?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in South Pittsburg, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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