McMinn County, TN

This county of 58,326 residents needs 2,366 more housing units over the next five years.

Housing snapshot

Population
58,326 (2026)
Households
21,743
Median household income
$70,497 (2026)
Typical home value
$264,820
Owner-occupied
67%
Five-year housing need
2,366 units

Comparison to other Tennessee counties

McMinn County: $70,497 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$33K >$99K
McMinn County: 0.82 jobs to household ratio
<0.28 >1.32
McMinn County: Permits since 2021 represent 1.8% of housing
<0% >17.9%
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How affordable is this community?

At $264,820, typical home prices in McMinn County, TN are close to the Tennessee average of $256,797. McMinn County, TN's median household income of $70,497 puts the typical home within reach for most households.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How is the population changing?

McMinn County, TN has a population of roughly 54,884, growing modestly at 0.7% per year.

Population growth patterns reveal how communities are evolving. This chart shows historical population changes by age group and projects future trends based on demographic patterns.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

With roughly 21,743 households, McMinn County, TN is growing modestly at 0.7% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in McMinn County, TN is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 73% of units. Homeownership is the norm in McMinn County, TN, with 67% of units owner-occupied.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How much new housing supply is needed?

To keep up with growth and fill current housing shortages, McMinn County, TN needs 2,366 new units over the next 5 years.

1,698
Units needed to keep up with expected growth
Projected total household growth from 2026 to 2031.
7.8%
Projected household growth rate
Expected increase in total households from 21,743 in 2026 to 23,441 in 2031.
668
Units to address shortages in existing housing stock
Production needs to address vacancy rates and other factors.
282
Replacement housing
Effective annual loss rate is 2.3 per 1,000 units.
31
Ownership vacancy adjustment
Owner-occupied vacancy is 1.3%. This is below the minimum stable target of 1.5%.
355
Rental vacancy adjustment
Rental vacancy is 1.1%. This is below the minimum stable target of 7.4%.
2,366
Total 5-year housing production need (2026-2031)
473
Annual production pace
Average units needed per year to meet 5-year need
9.8%
Total housing unit growth
Percent increase in housing stock over 5 years
2.0%
Annual housing unit growth
Average percent increase in housing stock per year

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