Most Affordable Cities in Tennessee
Cities ranked by lowest median home value · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most affordable cities in Tennessee based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median home value from lowest to highest. Mercer leads the ranking with a value of $9,999 and a population of 61.
The top three cities are Mercer ($9,999), Coker Creek ($37,200), and Iron City ($54,700). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most affordable cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Tennessee.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mercer | $9,999 | 61 |
| #2 | Coker Creek | $37,200 | 154 |
| #3 | Iron City | $54,700 | 226 |
| #4 | Yuma | $57,700 | 63 |
| #5 | Robbins | $61,500 | 106 |
| #6 | Essary Springs | $62,200 | 80 |
| #7 | Big Sandy | $62,300 | 589 |
| #8 | Orme | $64,000 | 57 |
| #9 | Trimble | $73,100 | 558 |
| #10 | Chewalla | $74,500 | 171 |
| #11 | Ridgely | $74,500 | 1,723 |
| #12 | Henning | $75,000 | 1,259 |
| #13 | Henry | $75,000 | 588 |
| #14 | Maury City | $77,000 | 685 |
| #15 | Walnut Grove CDP (Hardin County), Tennessee | $78,000 | 467 |
| #16 | Toone | $79,200 | 294 |
| #17 | Linden | $80,000 | 1,385 |
| #18 | Fowlkes | $81,400 | 898 |
| #19 | Hornbeak | $81,400 | 498 |
| #20 | Waynesboro | $81,400 | 2,483 |
| #21 | Gleason | $83,700 | 1,179 |
| #22 | Altamont | $85,900 | 1,100 |
| #23 | Palmer | $86,500 | 734 |
| #24 | Atwood | $86,900 | 1,230 |
| #25 | Whiteville | $87,000 | 4,689 |
| #26 | South Fulton | $87,400 | 2,106 |
| #27 | Greenfield | $88,400 | 2,085 |
| #28 | Gates | $88,500 | 612 |
| #29 | Collinwood | $89,100 | 1,044 |
| #30 | Rives | $89,400 | 248 |
| #31 | Obion | $91,300 | 1,088 |
| #32 | Rutherford | $91,500 | 1,203 |
| #33 | Newbern | $92,700 | 3,313 |
| #34 | Finger | $92,800 | 600 |
| #35 | Hohenwald | $93,800 | 3,790 |
| #36 | Silerton | $95,000 | 70 |
| #37 | Graysville | $95,300 | 1,371 |
| #38 | Oakdale | $95,400 | 189 |
| #39 | Nixon | $95,500 | 289 |
| #40 | Hollow Rock | $95,600 | 701 |
| #41 | Sharon | $95,900 | 1,105 |
| #42 | Jamestown | $96,000 | 2,156 |
| #43 | Russellville | $96,000 | 719 |
| #44 | Trezevant | $96,200 | 1,018 |
| #45 | Kenton | $96,400 | 1,487 |
| #46 | Hampton | $97,200 | 1,695 |
| #47 | Griffith Creek | $97,700 | 405 |
| #48 | Sneedville | $97,900 | 1,649 |
| #49 | Halls | $100,200 | 1,984 |
| #50 | Winfield | $101,000 | 1,166 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most affordable in Tennessee?
Mercer ranks #1 for most affordable cities in Tennessee with a value of $9,999 and a population of 61.
How many cities are ranked for most affordable cities in Tennessee?
There are 50 cities ranked for most affordable cities in Tennessee. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Tennessee compare to other states for most affordable cities?
You can compare Tennessee's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most affordable cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.