Housing in Mountain City, TN

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$230,066

Mountain City vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Mountain City is highlighted.

Median Home Value

52nd%ilemost expensive$186,800show rank

Median Rent

1st%ilemost expensive rent$420show rank

Rent Burden

16th%ilehighest rent burden13.7%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$186,800

Median Rent

$420

Total Housing Units

1,241

Vacancy Rate

14.3%

Owner Occupied

56.4%

Renter Occupied

43.6%

Median Property Tax

$794

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$606

Housing Types

Single Family

59.4%

Multi-Family

30.0%

Mobile Home

10.6%

The median home value in Mountain City, TN is $186,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Mountain City is $230,066. The median rent is $420 per month (Census ACS). About 56.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1979. There are 1,241 total housing units.