Putnam County, TN home prices

Putnam County, TN: the typical home is worth $318,111 as of 2026-05, up +2.2% over the past year and +198.3% since 2000. Listings run about $208/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1986: $63,697 → 2026: $318,111 (5.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $318,111, homes in Putnam County sit 23% above the Tennessee median ($258,138) and 36% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #26 of 95 Tennessee counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 54 days on the market, with 24% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.5× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~19% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,570/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,525/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

White County, TN ($282,134) · Jackson County, TN ($232,866) · Overton County, TN ($257,020) · Dekalb County, TN ($303,427) · Smith County, TN ($308,336) · Clay County, TN ($215,062)