Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 762,105 ↓ 0.3% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $77,683 4% above national median |
| Median Home Value | $331,400 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% |
| Median Age | 36.3 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 13.4% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 152 transactions |
| Active Listings | 193 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 212 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $17,530 |
| Recent Sales | 116 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 202 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 13.72 acres |
| Active Listings | 125 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 1.03 | $45,000 | $43,689 | 0 River Watch Trce #1 | Sparta |
| Feb 2026 | 1.06 | $7,000 | $6,604 | 0 Rutherford Ln Lot 149 | Smithville |
| Feb 2026 | 42.80 | $710,000 | $16,589 | 0 Turner Rd | Smithville |
| Feb 2026 | 3.77 | $84,000 | $22,281 | LOT 7 Riverwatch Trce | Sparta |
| Feb 2026 | 3.77 | $87,000 | $23,077 | 0 Riverwatch Trce Lot 7 | Sparta |
| Feb 2026 | 1.20 | $18,300 | $15,250 | 0 Poss Rd | Smithville |
| Feb 2026 | 3.44 | $249,900 | $72,645 | 31 Highland Trl | Sparta |
| Feb 2026 | 5.00 | $84,000 | $16,800 | 0 Potts Camp Rd Lot 14 | Smithville |
| Feb 2026 | 7.40 | $95,000 | $12,838 | 0 Sweetwater Rd Lot 7 | Liberty |
| Feb 2026 | 5.05 | $75,000 | $14,851 | 0 Sweetwater Rd Lot 6 | Liberty |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 5.57 | $89,900 | $16,140 | 0 Sweetwater Rd Lot 5 | Liberty |
| Jan 2026 | 1.02 | $30,000 | $29,412 | LOT 12 Goff Ridge Rd | Baxter |
| Jan 2026 | 2.53 | $60,000 | $23,715 | 29 Poplar Point Rd | Sparta |
| Jan 2026 | 10.82 | $75,000 | $6,932 | 247 Wade Rd | Sparta |
| Dec 2025 | 5.42 | $150,000 | $27,675 | 0 Stacey Rd | Smithville |
| Dec 2025 | 40.00 | $175,000 | $4,375 | 1541 Hogfoot Rd | Liberty |
| Dec 2025 | 3.67 | $35,000 | $9,537 | 0 Puckett Point Rd Lot 4 | Smithville |
| Dec 2025 | 54.00 | $380,000 | $7,037 | 1057 Yulanda Hills Rd | Smithville |
| Dec 2025 | 44.50 | $375,000 | $8,427 | 1142 Poss Rd | Smithville |
| Dec 2025 | 3.17 | $45,000 | $14,196 | 1 Riverwatch Trce | Sparta |
| Dec 2025 | 1.95 | $37,000 | $18,974 | 11 Hidden Pointe Ln | Sparta |
| Dec 2025 | 1.97 | $10,000 | $5,076 | 9 Watercolor Dr | Sparta |
| Dec 2025 | 1.97 | $10,000 | $5,076 | 0 Watercolor Dr Lot 9 | Sparta |
| Dec 2025 | 1.77 | $90,000 | $50,848 | 2 Sunrise Pointe | Sparta |
| Dec 2025 | 1.00 | $4,000 | $4,000 | 0 Wade Rd | Sparta |
| Dec 2025 | 36.69 | $480,000 | $13,083 | LOT 4 Medlen Ln | Smithville |
| Nov 2025 | 1.31 | $55,000 | $41,985 | 0 Jefferson Rd | Smithville |
| Nov 2025 | 5.86 | $70,000 | $11,945 | 0 Young Ridge Rd Lot 3 | Sparta |
| Nov 2025 | 120.45 | $150,000 | $1,245 | 3464 Lower Helton Rd | Alexandria |
| Nov 2025 | 54.00 | $1,916,354 | $35,488 | 300 Jefferson Rd | Smithville |
| Nov 2025 | 23.74 | $200,000 | $8,425 | 0 Herman Rd Lot 7 | Liberty |
| Nov 2025 | 77.26 | $592,000 | $7,662 | 595 Herman Rd Lot 1-7 | Liberty |
| Nov 2025 | 5.75 | $71,000 | $12,348 | 0 Herman Rd Lot 2 | Liberty |
| Nov 2025 | 1.07 | $26,000 | $24,299 | 0 Herman Rd Lot 3 | Liberty |
| Nov 2025 | 1.56 | $28,000 | $17,949 | 0 Herman Rd Lot 4 | Liberty |
| Nov 2025 | 10.14 | $46,000 | $4,536 | 0 Herman Rd Lot 5 | Liberty |
| Nov 2025 | 33.09 | $221,000 | $6,679 | 595 Herman Rd Lot 6 | Liberty |
| Nov 2025 | 2.54 | $15,000 | $5,906 | 140 Floyd Dr | Smithville |
| Nov 2025 | 1.39 | $32,000 | $23,022 | 0 Mountain Harbor Trl #8 | Sparta |
| Oct 2025 | 5.02 | $88,000 | $17,530 | 0 Allen Ferry Rd Lot 4 | Smithville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.00 | $150,000 | $150,000 | 0 Hope Cv Lot 18 | Smithville |
| Oct 2025 | 5.00 | $128,500 | $25,700 | LOT 1 Allen Bend Rd | Smithville |
| Oct 2025 | 5.00 | $128,500 | $25,700 | 1 Allen Bend Rd #1 | Smithville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.00 | $15,000 | $15,000 | 0 Back Bone Rd Lot 2 | Sparta |
| Oct 2025 | 1.19 | $130,000 | $109,244 | 0 Red Oak Ln Lot 37 | Smithville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.27 | $60,000 | $47,244 | 619 Parsley Rd | Smithville |
| Oct 2025 | 2.09 | $46,000 | $22,010 | 0 Coves Pointe Rd Lot 9 | Sparta |
| Oct 2025 | 11.19 | $40,000 | $3,575 | 0 Possum Hollow Rd | Dowelltown |
| Oct 2025 | 12.31 | $242,000 | $19,659 | 48 Macgregor Pl | Sparta |
| Sep 2025 | 5.91 | $180,000 | $30,457 | 0 S College St | Smithville |
| Sep 2025 | 4.41 | $35,000 | $7,937 | 0 Lake Bluff Rd | Baxter |
| Sep 2025 | 60.00 | $620,000 | $10,333 | 3745 Smith Fork Rd | Liberty |
| Sep 2025 | 1.56 | $80,000 | $51,282 | 0 Bridge Pointe Rd Lot 16 | Sparta |
| Sep 2025 | 1.44 | $16,000 | $11,111 | 0 Holiday Haven Dr Lot 18-24 | Smithville |
| Sep 2025 | 16.98 | $203,760 | $12,000 | 0 Young Ridge Rd Lot 1 | Sparta |
| Sep 2025 | 1.37 | $150,000 | $109,489 | 10 Lakeshore Rd | Silver Pt |
| Sep 2025 | 7.98 | $95,760 | $12,000 | 0 Young Ridge Rd Lot 2 | Sparta |
| Sep 2025 | 1.00 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 8871 Aunt Helen Rd | Silver Point |
| Aug 2025 | 6.62 | $110,000 | $16,606 | Dave England Rd | Sparta |
| Aug 2025 | 1.19 | $55,000 | $46,218 | 27 Opal Point Lot 27 | Smithville |
| Aug 2025 | 91.00 | $23,000 | $253 | 0 Green Meadow Dr Lot 10 | Smithville |
| Aug 2025 | 1.43 | $30,000 | $20,979 | 311 Johnson Chapel Rd | Sparta |
| Aug 2025 | 1.43 | $30,000 | $20,979 | 311 Johnson Chapel Rd Lot 8 | Sparta |
| Aug 2025 | 1.19 | $30,000 | $25,210 | 307 Johnson Chapel Rd | Sparta |
| Aug 2025 | 1.19 | $30,000 | $25,210 | 307 Johnson Chapel Rd Lot 7 | Sparta |
| Aug 2025 | 1.00 | $369,000 | $369,000 | 698 Dearman St | Smithville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.00 | $6,000 | $6,000 | April Dr | Smithville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.58 | $55,000 | $34,810 | 0 Still Point Rd Lot 2 | Smithville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.58 | $55,000 | $34,810 | 0 Still Point Rd | Smithville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.28 | $20,000 | $15,625 | 21 Summer Breeze Dr | Smithville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.33 | $265,000 | $199,248 | 606-608 E Broad St | Smithville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.33 | $265,000 | $199,248 | E Broad St | Smithville |
| Jul 2025 | 47.87 | $389,000 | $8,126 | 668 Joines Rd | Smithville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.25 | $59,000 | $47,162 | 30 Lake Bluff Rd | Baxter |
| Jun 2025 | 168.05 | $1,817,406 | $10,815 | 0 Creek Rd | Smithville |
| Jun 2025 | 9.29 | $162,500 | $17,492 | 0 Herman Rd Lot 8 | Smithville |
| Jun 2025 | 37.71 | $395,000 | $10,475 | 466 S Pin Hook Rd | Sparta |
| May 2025 | 1.30 | $20,000 | $15,385 | 0 Talpha Dr Lot 5 | Dowelltown |
| May 2025 | 1.03 | $20,000 | $19,417 | LOT 5 Talpha Dr | Dowelltown |
| May 2025 | 8.24 | $250,000 | $30,340 | 0 Lori Ln Lot 8 | Silver Pt |
| May 2025 | 5.18 | $160,000 | $30,888 | 0 Holmes Gap Rd Lot 7 | Alexandria |
| May 2025 | 8.97 | $130,000 | $14,493 | 3145 Pea Ridge Rd Lot 3 | Liberty |
| May 2025 | 60.77 | $460,000 | $7,570 | 3145 Pea Ridge Rd Lot 9 | Liberty |
| May 2025 | 12.32 | $140,000 | $11,364 | 3145 Pea Ridge Rd Lot 2 | Liberty |
| May 2025 | 63.50 | $312,500 | $4,921 | 0 Highway 70 | Smithville |
| May 2025 | 5.01 | $65,000 | $12,974 | 0 Adamson Branch Rd Lot 15 | Liberty |
| May 2025 | 2.31 | $140,000 | $60,606 | 0 Coconut Ridge Rd | Smithville |
| May 2025 | 1.03 | $175,000 | $169,903 | 7 Seaton Dr | Smithville |
| May 2025 | 3.68 | $175,000 | $47,554 | 0 Macgregor Pl Lot 44 | Sparta |
| May 2025 | 11.05 | $205,000 | $18,552 | 1 Seven Springs Rd Lot 5 | Smithville |
| Apr 2025 | 3.07 | $15,500 | $5,049 | 0 Coconut Ridge Rd Lot 5 | Smithville |
| Apr 2025 | 1.56 | $75,000 | $48,077 | 403 Maynard Ridge Rd | Silver Point |
| Apr 2025 | 9.90 | $325,000 | $32,828 | 2111 Allen Ferry Rd | Smithville |
| Apr 2025 | 11.09 | $35,000 | $3,156 | 0 Ridge Rd Lot 5 | Sparta |
| Apr 2025 | 5.47 | $52,000 | $9,506 | 0 Streamer Dr | Smithville |
| Apr 2025 | 1.38 | $59,900 | $43,406 | 3145 Pea Ridge Rd Lot 6 | Liberty |
| Apr 2025 | 3.36 | $350,000 | $104,167 | 0 Mountain Harbor Trce Lot 6 & 7 | Smithville |
| Apr 2025 | 1.27 | $17,500 | $13,780 | 0 Tranquility Ln | Smithville |
| Apr 2025 | 2.01 | $50,500 | $25,124 | Riverwatch Trce Lot 39 | Sparta |
| Apr 2025 | 2.01 | $50,500 | $25,124 | 39 Riverwatch Trce Lot 39 | Sparta |
| Apr 2025 | 2.43 | $175,000 | $72,017 | Macgregor Pl | Sparta |
| Apr 2025 | 4.53 | $79,500 | $17,568 | Sunset Dr | Smithville |
| Apr 2025 | 5.00 | $79,500 | $15,900 | 0 Sunset Dr | Smithville |
| Apr 2025 | 7.41 | $90,000 | $12,146 | LOT 23 Riverwatch Trce | Sparta |
| Apr 2025 | 7.41 | $90,000 | $12,146 | 0 Riverwatch Trce Lot 23 | Sparta |
| Apr 2025 | 1.20 | $80,000 | $66,667 | 0 Harbor Pointe Dr Lot 60 | Silver Pt |
| Mar 2025 | 1.00 | $8,000 | $8,000 | 227 Holiday Haven Dr | Smithville |
| Mar 2025 | 1.66 | $35,000 | $21,046 | 0 H O Allison Rd #45 | Baxter |
| Mar 2025 | 1.66 | $35,000 | $21,046 | LOT 45 H O Allison Rd | Baxter |
| Mar 2025 | 1.66 | $3,500 | $2,108 | 0 H O Allison Rd | Baxter |
| Mar 2025 | 1.08 | $41,000 | $37,963 | 7 Webb Ln Lot 7 | Smithville |
| Mar 2025 | 1.01 | $88,000 | $87,388 | 0 Allen Ferry Rd Lot 3 | Smithville |
| Mar 2025 | 1.01 | $88,000 | $87,388 | 0 Allen Ferry Rd | Smithville |
| Mar 2025 | 2.33 | $69,750 | $29,936 | 0 Backbone Rd Lot 1 | Sparta |
| Mar 2025 | 4.21 | $26,000 | $6,176 | 0 Holiday Haven Rd | Smithville |
| Mar 2025 | 170.95 | $700,000 | $4,095 | 0 Oakley Hollow Rd | Alexandria |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $25,000 |
| Recent Sales | 36 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 90 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.51 acres |
| Active Listings | 68 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.43 | $22,000 | 114 Stone St | Liberty |
| Mar 2026New | 0.30 | $22,000 | 112 Stone St | Liberty |
| Feb 2026 | 0.92 | $47,000 | 0 Riverwatch Trce Lot 20 | Sparta |
| Feb 2026 | 0.59 | $10,000 | 20 Bella Grace Dr Lot 20 | Smithville |
| Feb 2026 | 0.47 | $15,000 | 0 Lake View Dr Lot 59 | Smithville |
| Feb 2026 | 0.37 | $17,500 | 318 Woodcrest Dr Lot 318 | Smithville |
| Feb 2026 | 0.38 | $12,000 | 0 Crestview Dr Lot 229023 | Sparta |
| Feb 2026 | 0.18 | $2,400 | 56B Holiday Haven Rd | Smithville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.95 | $50,000 | LOT 13 Goff Ridge Rd | Baxter |
| Jan 2026 | 0.25 | $42,500 | 0 Green Meadow Dr Lot 2 | Smithville |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 0.25 | $42,500 | 0 Green Meadow Dr Lot 1 | Smithville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.25 | $42,500 | 0 Green Meadow Dr | Smithville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.56 | $15,000 | 0 Davidson Rd Lot 85 | Smithville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.91 | $113,240 | 0 Davidson Rd Lot 86 | Smithville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.21 | $29,500 | 92 Sandgate | Chapmansboro |
| Dec 2025 | 0.34 | $25,000 | 0 Old Blue Springs Rd Lot 339 | Smithville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.23 | $22,000 | 0 Austin Bottom Rd Lot 50 | Baxter |
| Dec 2025 | 0.71 | $60,000 | 0 Andrew Jackson Blvd Lot 30 | Dowelltown |
| Dec 2025 | 0.35 | $48,000 | 226 Adams St | Smithville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.75 | $9,000 | 0 Coconut Ridge Rd Lot 99 | Smithville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.28 | $23,500 | 0 Adams St | Smithville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.87 | $130,000 | 1080 Ford Rd | Baxter |
| Nov 2025 | 0.30 | $13,500 | 209 Sandgate Dr Lot 209 | Smithville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.29 | $3,000 | 0 Pinhook Rd N | Smithville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.98 | $16,000 | 14 Lake Meadow Dr Lot 14 | Smithville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.80 | $16,000 | 15 Lake Meadow Dr Lot 15 | Smithville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.51 | $26,000 | 136 Lakeview Dr Lot 136 | Smithville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.55 | $67,500 | 0 Golf Club Dr | Smithville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.67 | $4,500 | 0 Lakeside Dr Lot 3 | Smithville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.56 | $45,000 | Heritage Trl | Smithville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.54 | $58,000 | 17 White Oak Dr Lot 17 | Smithville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.63 | $69,000 | 0 Chestnut Oak Ave Lot 6 | Smithville |
| Sep 2025 | 0.50 | $3,500 | 0 Engineer Dr Lot 74/75 | Smithville |
| Sep 2025 | 0.39 | $48,000 | 83 Davidson Rd Lot 83 | Smithville |
| Sep 2025 | 0.39 | $48,000 | 83 Davidson Rd | Smithville |
| Sep 2025 | 0.73 | $17,000 | 0 Lakewood Cir | Smithville |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 20,551 |
| Population (2020) | 20,080 |
| Population Growth | 2.35% |
| Median Household Income | $48,484 |
| Median Home Value | $206,600 |
| Total Housing Units | 10,033 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,538 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 15.3% |
| Median Age | 42.2 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 1,869 (9.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% |
Market Overview
DeKalb County, Tennessee has a population of 20,551, which has grown 2.35% since 2020. The median household income is $48,484, below the national median of $74,580 by 35.0%. The housing vacancy rate of 15.3% suggests soft market conditions. As part of Tennessee, DeKalb County benefits from the state's growing interest in vacant land investment. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $16,589 per acre, with properties averaging 15.70 acres. There are currently 193 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of DeKalb County, Tennessee?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, DeKalb County has a population of 20,551. The county has grown 2.35% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in DeKalb County?
The median household income in DeKalb County is $48,484, which is 35.0% below the national median of $74,580.
Is DeKalb County growing or shrinking?
DeKalb County is growing. The population has increased 2.35% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in DeKalb County?
The median home value in DeKalb County is $206,600. The housing vacancy rate is 15.3%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $16,589 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $29,500.
Does Reelvest buy land in DeKalb County, Tennessee?
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Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.