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Watauga, TN

Watauga, TN.

Population: 1,729 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Watauga, TN is $247,297 — up 7.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $368,700 after a median 49 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, inland flooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$247,297

Typical home value

+7.6%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$247,297
1-year appreciation
+7.6%
3-year appreciation
+22.1%
5-year appreciation
+42.5%
10-year appreciation
+117.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$247,297
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
$368,700
Median list price
$299,450
Median price per sqft
$190
1-year sale-price change
+47.5%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$942/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$948/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,211/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,461/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,609/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, inland flooding, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
8
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,475
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,913

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (35 mi)
National parks include
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, Blue Ridge Parkway
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Johnson City Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
20
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)
+339 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1991
Housing built before 1970
26.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,039
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
71.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,311
Average weekly wage
$1,023
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Other Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
190

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

How it compares

WataugaState medianUS median
Typical home value$247,297$269,266$288,527
Median sale price$368,700$315,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days73 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,039$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 Watauga, TN?
$247,297.
What is the median sale price in Watauga, TN?
$368,700.
How long do homes take to sell in Watauga, TN?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in Watauga, TN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,211/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Watauga, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, inland flooding, landslide, lightning.
Is Watauga, TN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Watauga, TN. 8 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Watauga, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Watauga, TN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Watauga, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Watauga, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Watauga, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Watauga

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