Investor-grade market analytics for Cookeville, Tennessee. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through July 2026.
$296,324
+2.2% year-over-year
6.0%
gross annual
+2.2%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
+2.2% year-over-year
15/100
Very LowNet migration: Bottom 23% nationally
In-migrants avg $49,035 AGI vs out-migrants $48,973
Opportunity Zone Market
13 ZIP codes in Cookeville are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →
Cookeville, TN shows steady growth at 2.2% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 5.56x, above the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (15/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.03% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Cookeville, TN's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (33/100). The composite climate risk score of 15/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
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