Lawrence County · Lawrenceburg · population 12,112
Where Lawrenceburg stands
At or near all-time high. home values up 6.2% in the last year. averaging 7.3% annual growth over 5 years.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
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 vs buy
At a 17.2 price-to-rent ratio, Lawrenceburg is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Lawrenceburg has averaged 7.3% annual appreciation over five years and the trend is still live (+6.2% in the last 12 months). When a momentum trade keeps working, the simplest explanation is usually correct: more people want in.
Lawrenceburg'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 Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg is a city in Lawrence County, Tennessee, with an estimated population of 12,112. The population grew 1.0% annually from 2020 to 2024, a moderate gain. The median home value in Lawrenceburg is $241,151 as of 2026-04, up 6.2% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +7.3% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Lawrenceburg average $1,170 per month. The composite momentum score is 78 of 100 (Hot). Buyers should expect competition and limited negotiation room in this market.
▲ Bull case
▼ Bear case
Playbook
Expect competition, escalation clauses, and pressure to waive inspections. Make your strongest offer up front — Hot markets reward decisiveness, not negotiation. If you can't write a clean offer, you may not be the best fit for this market right now.
Price slightly above recent comps and let multiple offers work. Days-on-market should be short. Don't accept the first offer in the first 48 hours unless it's significantly above ask.
Cap rates are still workable thanks to a reasonable price-to-rent ratio. Buy-and-hold math works if the trend continues; underwrite a moderate slowdown to be safe.
Local safety & alerts
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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
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