Baxter, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Putnam County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,278
Population
406/sq mi density
$56,806
Median Income
$30,883 per capita
$198,800
Home Value
$295,208 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
298 sunny days/yr
264
Violent Crime/100K
2,510 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,806 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$198,800 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
264 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$198,800
29% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.2%
1% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
770
Median year built: 1987
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$198,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$295,208
Median Sale Price
$322,000
Median List Price
$274,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.2%
Owner-Occupied
33.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$882/mo
1 Bedroom
$924/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,118/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,445/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,644/mo
Census median rent:
$850/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
130 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
6
Price Drops
23.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$198
Active Inventory
21
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1987
Average age of housing stock: 39 years
Homeownership Rate
66.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $198,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $295,208 |
| Median Sale Price | $322,000 |
| Median List Price | $274,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $198 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| FMR Studio | $882 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $924 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,118 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,445 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,644 |
Market
| Days on Market | 130 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 23.8% |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Active Inventory | 21 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $198 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 770 |
| Median Year Built | 1987 |
| Rent Burden | 29.8% |
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