Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 6,293 ↑ 2.0% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $60,281 19% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $149,200 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| Median Age | 47.2 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 15.5% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 120 transactions |
| Active Listings | 148 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 297 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $10,407 |
| Recent Sales | 117 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 192 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 21.36 acres |
| Active Listings | 140 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 1.01 | $28,000 | $27,723 | LOT Forteen Honeysuckle Rd | Pikeville |
| Feb 2026 | 1.01 | $28,000 | $27,723 | 14 Honeysuckle Rd | Pikeville |
| Feb 2026 | 1.01 | $28,000 | $27,723 | 14 Honeysuckle Rd Lot 14 | Pikeville |
| Feb 2026 | 2.00 | $139,000 | $69,500 | 3204 Sparkmantown Rd | Doyle |
| Feb 2026 | 2.00 | $139,000 | $69,500 | 3204 Sparkman Town Rd | Doyle |
| Feb 2026 | 15.76 | $178,000 | $11,294 | 0 Spokelay Rd Lot 5 | Spencer |
| Feb 2026 | 2.03 | $18,000 | $8,867 | 0 Hawks Bluff Rd Lot 132 | Spencer |
| Feb 2026 | 2.03 | $18,000 | $8,867 | 0 Hawks Bluff Rd | Spencer |
| Feb 2026 | 1.29 | $15,000 | $11,628 | 762 Surrey Ln | Spencer |
| Feb 2026 | 1.29 | $15,000 | $11,628 | 0 Surrey Ln Lot 762 | Spencer |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 1.29 | $15,000 | $11,628 | 762 Surrey Ln | Spencer |
| Feb 2026 | 4.61 | $69,000 | $14,967 | 0 State Highway 111 | Spencer |
| Feb 2026 | 4.60 | $69,000 | $15,000 | 4.6 State Highway 111 | Spencer |
| Jan 2026 | 2.00 | $8,500 | $4,250 | 0 Branch Creek Rd | Spencer |
| Jan 2026 | 1.25 | $9,250 | $7,400 | LOT 324 Timber Wood Trl | Spencer |
| Jan 2026 | 2.73 | $30,000 | $10,989 | LOT 7 Ridge Top Cir | Spencer |
| Jan 2026 | 18.50 | $245,000 | $13,243 | 2339 Cane Creek Cummingsville Rd | Spencer |
| Jan 2026 | 140.00 | $1,086,627 | $7,762 | Highway 8 | McMinnville |
| Jan 2026 | 16.75 | $325,000 | $19,403 | 6 Barlow Rd Lot 6 | Rock Island |
| Jan 2026 | 16.75 | $325,000 | $19,403 | TRACT 6 Barlow Rd | Rock Island |
| Jan 2026 | 5.01 | $55,000 | $10,978 | 9 Russell Rd Lot 9 | Rock Island |
| Jan 2026 | 50.60 | $335,000 | $6,621 | 1 State Highway 285 | Spencer |
| Jan 2026 | 50.60 | $335,000 | $6,621 | 1 State Highway 285 | Spencer |
| Dec 2025 | 2.07 | $20,000 | $9,662 | 0 Ridge View Ln #129 | Spencer |
| Dec 2025 | 64.00 | $247,143 | $3,862 | 0 Cane Creek Rd #3 | Sparta |
| Dec 2025 | 7.40 | $99,715 | $13,475 | 0 Cane Creek Rd Lot 13 | Sparta |
| Dec 2025 | 3.30 | $93,500 | $28,333 | 0 Cane Creek Rd Lot 15 | Sparta |
| Nov 2025 | 25.00 | $275,000 | $11,000 | 0 Woodlee St | Spencer |
| Nov 2025 | 2.13 | $45,000 | $21,127 | 502 Long Branch Rd | Spencer |
| Nov 2025 | 6.06 | $410,000 | $67,657 | 1627 Rogers Rd | Rock Island |
| Nov 2025 | 7.27 | $45,000 | $6,190 | 0 Long Branch Rd | Spencer |
| Nov 2025 | 16.72 | $145,000 | $8,672 | 6 State Highway 285 | Spencer |
| Nov 2025 | 16.72 | $145,000 | $8,672 | 0 State Highway 285 Lot 6 | Spencer |
| Nov 2025 | 1.10 | $14,000 | $12,727 | 0 Tree Top Cir | Spencer |
| Nov 2025 | 2.20 | $21,500 | $9,773 | 0 Horseshoe Dr Lot 224 | Spencer |
| Nov 2025 | 6.30 | $70,000 | $11,111 | Bone Cave Rd | Rock Island |
| Nov 2025 | 5.79 | $29,000 | $5,009 | 0 Valley Ln #57 | Spencer |
| Nov 2025 | 27.35 | $69,195 | $2,530 | 0 Yates Mountain Rd Lot 16 | Sparta |
| Oct 2025 | 2.40 | $49,500 | $20,625 | 28 Winding Farms Rd | Spencer |
| Oct 2025 | 7.50 | $122,500 | $16,333 | 4 Barlow Rd W | Spencer |
| Oct 2025 | 7.50 | $122,500 | $16,333 | TRACT Four 4 Barlow Rd | Rock Island |
| Oct 2025 | 1.05 | $10,000 | $9,524 | 348 Tree Top Cir | Spencer |
| Sep 2025 | 5.01 | $127,000 | $25,349 | 0 Cummingsville & Sparkmantown Rd | Doyle |
| Sep 2025 | 5.01 | $127,000 | $25,349 | 0 Cummingsville & Sparkmantown #R | Doyle |
| Sep 2025 | 4.49 | $62,500 | $13,920 | 66 Indian Trail Dr | Spencer |
| Sep 2025 | 4.49 | $62,500 | $13,920 | 66 Indian Trl | Spencer |
| Sep 2025 | 5.50 | $56,743 | $10,317 | 0 Cane Creek Rd Lot 1 | Sparta |
| Sep 2025 | 5.00 | $52,354 | $10,471 | 0 Cane Creek Rd Lot 2 | Sparta |
| Sep 2025 | 5.00 | $58,506 | $11,701 | 0 Cane Creek Rd Lot 4 | Sparta |
| Sep 2025 | 5.00 | $67,509 | $13,502 | 0 Cane Creek Rd Lot 5 | Sparta |
| Sep 2025 | 24.80 | $157,080 | $6,334 | 0 Cane Creek Rd Lot 6 | Sparta |
| Sep 2025 | 24.80 | $178,553 | $7,200 | 0 Cane Creek Rd Lot 7 | Sparta |
| Sep 2025 | 6.00 | $80,503 | $13,417 | 0 Cane Creek Rd Lot 8 | Sparta |
| Sep 2025 | 5.30 | $113,630 | $21,440 | 0 Cane Creek Rd Lot 10 | Sparta |
| Sep 2025 | 19.80 | $138,105 | $6,975 | 0 Cane Creek Rd Lot 11 | Sparta |
| Sep 2025 | 28.70 | $221,298 | $7,711 | 0 Cane Creek Rd Lot 12 | Sparta |
| Sep 2025 | 1.80 | $28,998 | $16,110 | 0 Cane Creek Rd Lot 14 | Sparta |
| Sep 2025 | 5.00 | $47,000 | $9,400 | 677 Golden Pointe Rd | Spencer |
| Sep 2025 | 5.90 | $50,000 | $8,475 | 0 Tippit Rd | Spencer |
| Sep 2025 | 18.08 | $180,000 | $9,956 | LOT 3 Cane Creek Cummingsville Rd | Spencer |
| Sep 2025 | 18.08 | $180,000 | $9,956 | 0 State Highway 285 Lot 3 | Spencer |
| Sep 2025 | 2.79 | $53,000 | $18,996 | 18 Indian Trails Dr | Rock Island |
| Sep 2025 | 2.00 | $80,000 | $40,000 | Hawks Bluff Rd | Spencer |
| Sep 2025 | 3.09 | $47,500 | $15,372 | 154 Ridge View Dr | Spencer |
| Aug 2025 | 18.18 | $275,000 | $15,127 | 693 Stone Creek Trl | Spencer |
| Aug 2025 | 1.30 | $13,300 | $10,231 | 291 Mustang Dr | Spencer |
| Aug 2025 | 5.10 | $22,500 | $4,412 | 37 Greenfields Rd | Spencer |
| Aug 2025 | 12.44 | $36,500 | $2,934 | I I Drive C Morgan Rd | Spencer |
| Aug 2025 | 1.53 | $80,000 | $52,288 | Admiral Point Dr | Rock Island |
| Aug 2025 | 1.53 | $80,000 | $52,288 | 0 Admiral Point Dr Lot 64 | Rock Island |
| Jul 2025 | 4.81 | $43,000 | $8,940 | 1031 Horseshoe Dr | Spencer |
| Jul 2025 | 5.70 | $45,000 | $7,895 | 1805 Laurelburg Rd | Rock Island |
| Jul 2025 | 2.00 | $83,000 | $41,500 | Rock Island Shores Dr | Rock Island |
| Jul 2025 | 7.80 | $46,000 | $5,897 | 0 Mountain Laurel Rd | Pikeville |
| Jul 2025 | 13.90 | $227,500 | $16,367 | Na Equestrian Rdg | Spencer |
| Jul 2025 | 1.71 | $83,000 | $48,538 | 0 Rock Island Shores Dr Lot 54 | Rock Island |
| Jul 2025 | 13.90 | $227,500 | $16,367 | Equestrian Rdg | Spencer |
| Jul 2025 | 1.81 | $17,000 | $9,392 | 146A Falls Ln Lot 146A | Spencer |
| Jul 2025 | 1.81 | $17,000 | $9,392 | LOT-146A Falls Ln | Spencer |
| Jul 2025 | 12.57 | $82,500 | $6,563 | 12.57 State Highway 111 | Spencer |
| Jul 2025 | 70.25 | $575,000 | $8,185 | 0 W Of Barlow Rd | Spencer |
| Jun 2025 | 70.25 | $575,000 | $8,185 | LOT WP01 W Of Barlow Rd | Rock Island |
| Jun 2025 | 5.01 | $115,000 | $22,954 | 1765 Indian Springs Rd | Rock Island |
| Jun 2025 | 6.80 | $55,000 | $8,088 | 150 Dell Ln | Spencer |
| Jun 2025 | 2.43 | $25,000 | $10,288 | 151B Indian Trail Dr #54 | Spencer |
| Jun 2025 | 1.50 | $11,500 | $7,667 | 1.5 Branch Creek Rd | Spencer |
| Jun 2025 | 2.43 | $25,000 | $10,288 | 151 Indian Trail Dr Lot 54 | Spencer |
| May 2025 | 173.90 | $869,300 | $4,999 | 0 Pleasant Hill Cemetery Rd | Rock Island |
| May 2025 | 1.27 | $12,000 | $9,449 | 370 Westview Rd | Spencer |
| May 2025 | 20.17 | $205,000 | $10,164 | 0 Highway 111 | Spencer |
| May 2025 | 1.35 | $119,000 | $88,148 | 0 Post Office Rd Lot 3 | Rock Island |
| May 2025 | 1.36 | $119,000 | $87,500 | 0 Post Office Rd Lot 4 | Rock Island |
| May 2025 | 1.34 | $139,000 | $103,731 | 0 Post Office Rd Lot 2 | Rock Island |
| May 2025 | 65.00 | $324,000 | $4,985 | 0 Industry Dr | Spencer |
| May 2025 | 162.00 | $972,000 | $6,000 | Baker Mountain Rd | Spencer |
| May 2025 | 162.00 | $972,000 | $6,000 | 0 Baker Mountain Rd | Spencer |
| May 2025 | 3.32 | $129,000 | $38,855 | 2442 Long Branch Rd | Spencer |
| Apr 2025 | 2.21 | $23,000 | $10,407 | 151 Indian Trail Dr #52 | Spencer |
| Apr 2025 | 1.31 | $22,000 | $16,794 | 302 Trail Of Tears Rd | Spencer |
| Apr 2025 | 1.60 | $125,000 | $78,125 | 0 Post Office Rd Lot 1 | Rock Island |
| Apr 2025 | 12.63 | $43,000 | $3,405 | 0 Hillis Cemetery Rd | Spencer |
| Apr 2025 | 5.56 | $37,500 | $6,745 | 5A Long Branch Rd Lot 9 | Spencer |
| Apr 2025 | 5.56 | $37,500 | $6,745 | 9 Long Branch Rd | Spencer |
| Apr 2025 | 165.38 | $300,000 | $1,814 | 0 Rocky River Rd | Spencer |
| Apr 2025 | 16.37 | $270,000 | $16,494 | 16.37 Ac Meadow Dr | Spencer |
| Apr 2025 | 16.37 | $270,000 | $16,494 | 0 Meadow Dr Lot 21 | Spencer |
| Apr 2025 | 16.37 | $270,000 | $16,494 | 16.37 Ac Meadows Dr | Spencer |
| Apr 2025 | 16.37 | $270,000 | $16,494 | 1637 Meadows Dr Lot 21-33 | Spencer |
| Apr 2025 | 415.00 | $9,000 | $22 | Hillis Cemetery Rd | Spencer |
| Apr 2025 | 1.40 | $9,000 | $6,429 | Hillis Cemetery Rd | Spencer |
| Apr 2025 | 1.30 | $10,000 | $7,692 | LOT 322 Timber Wood Trl | Spencer |
| Apr 2025 | 5.00 | $59,000 | $11,800 | 5734 Baker Mountain Rd | Spencer |
| Apr 2025 | 6.00 | $30,000 | $5,000 | 0 Great Oaks Dr | Rock Island |
| Mar 2025 | 160.00 | $450,000 | $2,812 | 0 Lemont & Yates Mountain Rd | Spencer |
| Mar 2025 | 3.03 | $25,000 | $8,251 | Long Branch Rd | Spencer |
| Mar 2025 | 3.03 | $25,000 | $8,251 | 0 Long Branch Rd Lot 61 | Spencer |
| Mar 2025 | 26.70 | $239,000 | $8,951 | 3435 Mooneyham Lonewood Rd | Spencer |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Dec 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $17,000 |
| Recent Sales | 3 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 53 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.62 acres |
| Active Listings | 8 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.50 | $22,000 | Hidden River Ave | Spencer |
| Dec 2025 | 0.68 | $17,000 | 226 Mount Laurel Rd | Pikeville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.68 | $17,000 | 226 Mount Laurel Rd Lot 1 | Pikeville |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 6,293 |
| Population (2020) | 6,168 |
| Population Growth | 2.03% |
| Median Household Income | $60,281 |
| Median Home Value | $149,200 |
| Total Housing Units | 2,915 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 453 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 15.5% |
| Median Age | 47.2 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 394 (6.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
Market Overview
Van Buren County, Tennessee has a population of 6,293, which has grown 2.03% since 2020. The median household income is $60,281, below the national median of $74,580 by 19.2%. The housing vacancy rate of 15.5% suggests soft market conditions. Van Buren County remains a key area for land acquisition in Tennessee. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $10,736 per acre, with properties averaging 17.80 acres. There are currently 148 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Van Buren County, Tennessee?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Van Buren County has a population of 6,293. The county has grown 2.03% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Van Buren County?
The median household income in Van Buren County is $60,281, which is 19.2% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Van Buren County growing or shrinking?
Van Buren County is growing. The population has increased 2.03% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Van Buren County?
The median home value in Van Buren County is $149,200. The housing vacancy rate is 15.5%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $10,736 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $21,500.
Does Reelvest buy land in Van Buren 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.