Valley Forge, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Carter County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,900 Population 601/sq mi density
$50,259 Median Income $40,359 per capita
$145,500 Home Value $196,621 Zillow
$736 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,259 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,500 home value, $736/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$145,500
48% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$736/mo
37% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
89.5%
37% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,027
Median year built: 1968

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$145,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$196,621
Redfin Median Sale
$400,000
Median Sale Price
$400,000
Median List Price
$10,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

89.5%
Owner-Occupied
10.5%
Renter-Occupied
90%
11%
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: $736/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Sale Price
$400,000
Median Days on Market
90 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
20.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$186
Active Inventory
5
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
28.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
89.5%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$145,500
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$196,621
Redfin Median Sale$400,000
Median Sale Price$400,000
Median List Price$10,000
Price Per Sq Ft$186

Rent

Census Median Rent$736
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 Market90
Sale-to-List Ratio1.0%
Price Drops20.0%
Homes Sold1
Active Inventory5
Price Per Sq Ft$186

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied89.5%
Renter-Occupied10.5%
Homeownership Rate89.5%
Total Housing Units1,027
Median Year Built1968
Rent Burden28.2%