Housing in Whitwell, TN
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$219,755
Whitwell vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Whitwell is highlighted.
Median Home Value
31st%ilemost expensive$121,700show rank
Median Rent
35th%ilemost expensive rent$834show rank
Rent Burden
31st%ilehighest rent burden16.0%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$121,700
Median Rent
$834
Total Housing Units
1,030
Vacancy Rate
24.5%
Owner Occupied
71.6%
Renter Occupied
28.4%
Median Property Tax
$749
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$679
Housing Types
Single Family79.2%
Multi-Family10.7%
Mobile Home10.1%
The median home value in Whitwell, TN is $121,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Whitwell is $219,755. The median rent is $834 per month (Census ACS). About 71.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1979. There are 1,030 total housing units.