Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 244,975 ↑ 2.8% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $99,243 33% above national median |
| Median Home Value | $374,400 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| Median Age | 39.1 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 5.2% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 111 transactions |
| Active Listings | 128 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 265 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $15,415 |
| Recent Sales | 88 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 205 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 10.01 acres |
| Active Listings | 80 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 1.00 | $155,000 | $155,000 | LOT 23 Sunset Blvd | Maynardville |
| Feb 2026 | 8.76 | $65,000 | $7,420 | 295 Archer Rd | Luttrell |
| Feb 2026 | 1.18 | $150,000 | $127,119 | 215 Highway 61 E | Maynardville |
| Feb 2026 | 1.04 | $170,000 | $163,462 | 485 Highland Trce | Sharps Chapel |
| Feb 2026 | 7.00 | $43,000 | $6,143 | L9 Pine Crest Dr | Maynardville |
| Feb 2026 | 1.33 | $400,000 | $300,752 | 392 Sunset Vw | Sharps Chapel |
| Jan 2026 | 27.19 | $240,000 | $8,827 | 330 Dark Hollow Rd N | Andersonville |
| Jan 2026 | 55.00 | $300,000 | $5,455 | Monroe Hollow Rd | Powder Springs |
| Jan 2026 | 1.03 | $151,000 | $146,605 | Garfield Ln | Sharps Chapel |
| Jan 2026 | 2.20 | $220,000 | $100,000 | L7 Highland Trce #7 | New Tazewell |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 1.00 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 121 Lakeview Dr | Maynardville |
| Jan 2026 | 34.00 | $70,000 | $2,059 | 61 Highway E | Maynardville |
| Jan 2026 | 5.22 | $120,000 | $22,989 | Johnson Rd | Maynardville |
| Jan 2026 | 5.22 | $120,000 | $22,989 | 0 Johnson Rd | Maynardville |
| Jan 2026 | 1.81 | $110,000 | $60,773 | LOT 415 Russell Brothers Rd | Sharps Chapel |
| Dec 2025 | 75.00 | $96,000 | $1,280 | 386 Dotson Creek Rd | Washburn |
| Dec 2025 | 113.98 | $470,000 | $4,124 | 0 Rush Lndg | Maynardville |
| Dec 2025 | 52.10 | $1,000,000 | $19,194 | Hickory Valley Rd | Maynardville |
| Dec 2025 | 1.28 | $22,000 | $17,188 | 55 Fishers Loop Lot 55 | Sharps Chapel |
| Dec 2025 | 1.28 | $22,000 | $17,188 | LOT 55 Fishers Loop | Sharps Chapel |
| Nov 2025 | 1.07 | $17,500 | $16,355 | Garfield Ln | Sharps Chapel |
| Nov 2025 | 3.63 | $129,900 | $35,785 | 5987 Maynardville Hwy | Maynardville |
| Nov 2025 | 15.28 | $1,750 | $115 | Highway 61 | Maynardville |
| Oct 2025 | 6.82 | $62,000 | $9,091 | Keystown Rd | Luttrell |
| Oct 2025 | 2.60 | $65,000 | $25,000 | Maynardville Hwy | Maynardville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.29 | $100,000 | $77,519 | 61 Highway E | Maynardville |
| Oct 2025 | 7.28 | $52,300 | $7,184 | 6 Walker Rd | Sharps Chapel |
| Oct 2025 | 5.20 | $36,700 | $7,058 | 7 Walker Rd | Sharps Chapel |
| Oct 2025 | 5.20 | $36,700 | $7,058 | 7 Walker Rd Unit 7 | Sharps Chapel |
| Oct 2025 | 7.28 | $52,300 | $7,184 | 6 Walker Rd Unit 6 | Sharps Chapel |
| Oct 2025 | 4.58 | $42,725 | $9,329 | 335 Lakeview Dr | Sharps Chapel |
| Oct 2025 | 2.53 | $30,000 | $11,858 | Valerie Ln | Maynardville |
| Sep 2025 | 5.14 | $112,500 | $21,887 | 0 Chestnut Ridge Rd | Andersonville |
| Sep 2025 | 2.97 | $130,000 | $43,771 | Brothers Rd | Sharps Chapel |
| Sep 2025 | 1.55 | $47,500 | $30,645 | Larayne Hollow Rd | Sharps Chapel |
| Sep 2025 | 2.20 | $13,000 | $5,909 | 302 Garfield Ln | Sharps Chapel |
| Sep 2025 | 5.85 | $35,000 | $5,983 | Texas Hollow Rd | Luttrell |
| Sep 2025 | 5.85 | $35,000 | $5,983 | 0 Texas Hollow Rd | Luttrell |
| Sep 2025 | 3.21 | $34,000 | $10,592 | LOT 73 Grandpas Rdg | Sharps Chapel |
| Sep 2025 | 10.96 | $233,875 | $21,339 | Hickory Valley Rd | Maynardville |
| Sep 2025 | 1.78 | $29,500 | $16,573 | LOT 769 Russell Brothers Rd | Sharps Chapel |
| Aug 2025 | 1.98 | $46,000 | $23,232 | Bob Wright Rd Lot 41 | Maynardville |
| Aug 2025 | 2.68 | $20,000 | $7,463 | Highway 61 E | Luttrell |
| Aug 2025 | 6.51 | $56,900 | $8,740 | Pine Crest Dr | Maynardville |
| Jul 2025 | 7.43 | $24,000 | $3,230 | 3636 Maynardville Hwy | Maynardville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.68 | $175,000 | $104,167 | 130 Hickory Pointe Ln | Maynardville |
| Jul 2025 | 8.62 | $88,000 | $10,209 | 293 Hickory Springs Rd | Washburn |
| Jul 2025 | 5.40 | $46,500 | $8,611 | 146-147 Lakeview Dr | Sharps Chapel |
| Jul 2025 | 5.40 | $46,500 | $8,611 | 146147 Lakeview Dr | Sharps Chapel |
| Jul 2025 | 5.40 | $46,500 | $8,611 | 146-147 Lakeview Dr | Sharps Chapel |
| Jul 2025 | 5.00 | $10,000 | $2,000 | Dark Hollow Rd N | Andersonville |
| Jun 2025 | 31.00 | $217,500 | $7,016 | 562 Hinds Creek Rd | Maynardville |
| Jun 2025 | 12.97 | $225,000 | $17,348 | Hinds Creek Rd #1 | Maynardville |
| Jun 2025 | 14.11 | $217,500 | $15,415 | Hinds Creek Rd #2 | Maynardville |
| Jun 2025 | 5.02 | $200,000 | $39,841 | River Ridge Rd Tract 2 | Maynardville |
| Jun 2025 | 3.08 | $55,000 | $17,857 | 0 Chestnut Ridge Rd #2 | Andersonville |
| Jun 2025 | 3.11 | $52,250 | $16,801 | Lots 65 & 66 Grandpas Rdg | Sharps Chapel |
| Jun 2025 | 5.59 | $75,000 | $13,417 | Highway 370 Lots #5&6 | Luttrell |
| Jun 2025 | 5.59 | $75,000 | $13,417 | 0 State Highway 5&6 Lot 5 & 6 | Luttrell |
| Jun 2025 | 4.86 | $300,000 | $61,728 | 6155 Maynardville Hwy | Maynardville |
| Jun 2025 | 1.00 | $665,500 | $665,500 | Shelly Dr | Sharps Chapel |
| Jun 2025 | 1.60 | $70,000 | $43,750 | 414 Russell Brothers Rd | Sharps Chapel |
| May 2025 | 1.08 | $20,500 | $18,981 | Hickory Pointe | Maynardville |
| May 2025 | 1.01 | $66,000 | $65,347 | 184 Tazewell Pike | Luttrell |
| May 2025 | 26.79 | $180,000 | $6,719 | 465 Bull Run Rd | Luttrell |
| May 2025 | 4.00 | $68,000 | $17,000 | Wolfenbarger Ln | Luttrell |
| May 2025 | 2.42 | $150,500 | $62,190 | Highland Trace Rd | Sharps Chapel |
| May 2025 | 5.66 | $73,000 | $12,898 | Bob Wright Rd Lot 18 | Maynardville |
| May 2025 | 3.93 | $60,000 | $15,267 | Highway 370 Lots #3&4 | Luttrell |
| May 2025 | 3.93 | $60,000 | $15,267 | 0 State Highway 3&4 | Luttrell |
| Apr 2025 | 1.49 | $155,000 | $104,027 | 118 Old Maynardville Hwy W | Maynardville |
| Apr 2025 | 2.32 | $119,000 | $51,293 | Edith Ln | Sharps Chapel |
| Apr 2025 | 1.17 | $40,000 | $34,188 | Swan Song Trl | Sharps Chapel |
| Apr 2025 | 18.84 | $116,000 | $6,157 | 7 Boone Ln | Sunbright |
| Apr 2025 | 1.54 | $119,000 | $77,273 | Edith Ln | Sharps Chapel |
| Apr 2025 | 2.46 | $15,000 | $6,098 | Pinnacle Pointe Way | Sharps Chapel |
| Apr 2025 | 1.01 | $226,000 | $223,762 | Russell Brothers Rd | Sharps Chapel |
| Apr 2025 | 1.01 | $226,000 | $223,762 | 0 Russell Brothers Rd Lot 787 | Sharps Chapel |
| Apr 2025 | 1.03 | $83,000 | $80,584 | Ruth Cir | Sharps Chapel |
| Apr 2025 | 1.50 | $19,104 | $12,736 | 0 Hickory Pointe Ln | Maynardville |
| Apr 2025 | 1.50 | $19,104 | $12,736 | 0 Hickory Pointe Ln Lot 0 | Maynardville |
| Apr 2025 | 2.92 | $9,000 | $3,082 | LOT-135R Garfield Ln | Sharps Chapel |
| Apr 2025 | 2.92 | $9,000 | $3,082 | LOT -135R Garfield Ln | Sharps Chapel |
| Apr 2025 | 6.44 | $50,000 | $7,764 | 2840 Highway 61 W | Andersonville |
| Apr 2025 | 1.75 | $12,000 | $6,857 | 77 Pinnacle Pointe Way | Sharps Chapel |
| Apr 2025 | 3.71 | $240,000 | $64,690 | Lot # 43 Ridgeland Dr | Sharps Chapel |
| Apr 2025 | 1.19 | $85,000 | $71,429 | LOT 18 Panoramic Dr | Maynardville |
| Apr 2025 | 142.00 | $870,000 | $6,127 | Highway 61 E | Luttrell |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $57,000 |
| Recent Sales | 23 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 110 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.63 acres |
| Active Listings | 48 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.68 | $85,000 | 475 Shainas Pl | Sharps Chapel |
| Mar 2026New | 0.68 | $85,000 | LOT 475 Shanias Pl | Sharps Chapel |
| Feb 2026 | 0.73 | $50,000 | 210 Edith Ln | Sharps Chapel |
| Feb 2026 | 0.73 | $50,000 | 210 Edith Ln Lot 9 | Sharps Chapel |
| Jan 2026 | 0.52 | $50,500 | Russell Brothers Rd | Sharps Chapel |
| Jan 2026 | 0.61 | $151,000 | Garfield Ln Lot 164 | Sharps Chapel |
| Jan 2026 | 0.61 | $151,000 | 0 Garfield Ln Lot 164 | Sharps Chapel |
| Jan 2026 | 0.69 | $50,500 | LOT 200 Russell Brothers Rd | Sharps Chapel |
| Dec 2025 | 0.71 | $57,000 | 514 Brittney Ln Lot 514 | Sharps Chapel |
| Dec 2025 | 0.71 | $57,000 | LOT 514 Brittney Ln | Sharps Chapel |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 0.74 | $45,000 | LOT 44 Fishers Loop | Sharps Chapel |
| Nov 2025 | 0.71 | $70,000 | Ofc Brittney Ln | Sharps Chapel |
| Oct 2025 | 0.40 | $18,500 | LOT 6 Lynn Dr | Maynardville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.92 | $400,000 | 151 Swan Seymour Rd | Maynardville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.94 | $170,000 | Russell Brothers Rd | Sharps Chapel |
| Oct 2025 | 0.64 | $10,000 | Dayflower Way | Maynardville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.38 | $34,900 | 0 Clinch View Dr | Corryton |
| Oct 2025 | 0.94 | $93,500 | Russell Brothers Rd | Sharps Chapel |
| Sep 2025 | 0.07 | $20,000 | Dogwood Trl | Maynardville |
| Sep 2025 | 0.23 | $16,000 | 245 Dark Hollow Rd N | Andersonville |
| Sep 2025 | 0.64 | $93,500 | L374 Russell Brothers Rd #374 | Sharps Chapel |
| Sep 2025 | 0.73 | $197,000 | Waterfront Knl | Sharps Chapel |
| Sep 2025 | 0.57 | $170,000 | LOT 751 Russell Brothers Rd | Sharps Chapel |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 20,141 |
| Population (2020) | 19,802 |
| Population Growth | 1.71% |
| Median Household Income | $61,858 |
| Median Home Value | $186,300 |
| Total Housing Units | 9,719 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,948 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 20.0% |
| Median Age | 42.4 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 1,284 (6.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
Market Overview
Union County, Tennessee has a population of 20,141, which has grown 1.71% since 2020. The median household income is $61,858, below the national median of $74,580 by 17.1%. The housing vacancy rate of 20.0% suggests soft market conditions. Union County remains a key area for land acquisition in Tennessee. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $15,885 per acre, with properties averaging 10.40 acres. There are currently 128 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Union County, Tennessee?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Union County has a population of 20,141. The county has grown 1.71% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Union County?
The median household income in Union County is $61,858, which is 17.1% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Union County growing or shrinking?
Union County is growing. The population has increased 1.71% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Union County?
The median home value in Union County is $186,300. The housing vacancy rate is 20.0%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $15,885 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $56,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Union County, Tennessee?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout Tennessee, including Union County. We make cash offers within 24-48 hours, close in 14-30 days, and pay all closing costs. Get your free cash offer today.
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.
