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Data from November 2026

The counties of Tennessee

Tennessee has 95 counties. The most populous is Shelby County (919,173 people); the most expensive homes are in Williamson County ($751,900) and the least expensive in Lake County ($97,900). Each has its own page with prices, limits and help nearby.

Key numbers in Tennessee

Counties
95
each with its own page
People
7.1M
Census, Average 2020–2024
Typical home
$286,700
median value in Tennessee

Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site) Source: FHA mortgage limits (HUD) Data from 2026 data FHA mortgage limits (HUD) (external site)

Map and extremes

Where it costs more and less in Tennessee

Map of Tennessee: typical home value by county

Typical home value by county

  • Under $159,200
  • $159,200–$186,500
  • $186,500–$227,500
  • $227,500–$281,200
  • $281,200 or more
  • People

    Highest
    919,173
    Shelby County
    Lowest
    5,079
    Pickett County
  • Typical home

    Highest
    $751,900
    Williamson County
    Lowest
    $97,900
    Lake County
  • Typical rent

    Highest
    $1,969
    Williamson County
    Lowest
    $532
    Lake County
  • FHA limit

    Highest
    $1,029,250
    Cannon County
    Lowest
    $541,287
    White County

The full list

Every county in Tennessee

Type a name to filter or tap a column to sort. Each county links to its page.

Census medians; FHA limit for one unit. · American Community Survey · Average 2020–2024 · FHA mortgage limits · 2026 data Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)

Frequently asked questions

How many counties does Tennessee have?

Tennessee has 95 counties. The most populous is Shelby County (919,173 people) and the least populous Pickett County (5,079), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).

Which county in Tennessee has the most expensive homes?

By typical value (Average 2020–2024, Census), the most expensive is Williamson County ($751,900) and the least expensive Lake County ($97,900).

Where is rent highest in Tennessee?

The highest typical rent is in Williamson County ($1,969 a month) and the lowest in Lake County ($532), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).

Which county in Tennessee has the highest FHA limit?

In 2026 data, the highest FHA limit for one unit is in Cannon County ($1,029,250). 81 counties are at the lowest, $541,287.