Farragut, TN — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Knox County · Knoxville · population 25,242

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71
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Farragut stands

At or near all-time high. averaging 9.4% annual growth over 5 years.

Median home $690,942
1-year +1.5%
5-yr CAGR +9.4%
vs 5-yr peak -0.4%
Population +1.8%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2025-12$691k$312k$448k$585k$722k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
32/100
Very car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
15/100
Transit limited
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
79/100
Strong remote-work fit
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$2,025/mo$1,887$2,055$2,22420242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent10510010020242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 28.4
Rent

At a 28.4 price-to-rent ratio, renting beats buying in Farragut for most shorter holds. The premium you pay to own would take many years of rent savings to recoup, and that's before maintenance, taxes, and opportunity cost on the down payment.

How the momentum score breaks down

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Home YoY
57 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
85 · w22%
Distance from peak
87 · w18%
Population growth
77 · w16%
Rent YoY
33 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
78 · w10%
Long thesis

Farragut has held up across the cycle: home values at $690,942 with +9.4% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.

Short thesis

Farragut's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About Farragut

Farragut is a city in Knox County, Tennessee, with an estimated population of 25,242. It anchors the Knoxville metro area. The population grew 1.8% annually from 2020 to 2024, a moderate gain. The median home value in Farragut is $690,942 as of 2026-04, up 1.5% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +9.4% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Farragut average $2,025 per month, down 2.3% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 71 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●Multi-year compounder: home values up an average 9.4% per year over the last 5 years — sustained, not a one-year pop.
●Net positive migration: population up 1.8% per year — demand fundamentals are intact.
●Held the highs: currently -0.4% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

▼ Bear case

○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

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Run the numbers for Farragut

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
47° / 28°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
88° / 68°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
207
~57% of year
Annual precip
54″ rain
5″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very low
Tornado
High
Wildfire
Low
Earthquake
Moderate
Flood
Moderate

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

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Local news & community

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Local sports teams

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Local economy & environment

Humidity
71%
Humid climate
Median household income
$64,700
Tennessee state median
Top industries (state-level)
HealthcareMusic/EntertainmentManufacturing

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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