Petersburg, TN37144

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$294,000
2.8% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$66,000
31.6% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
60
4.0% Shorter than last year
Home Price Forecast
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Median Rent
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1-Bed Rent
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2-Bed Rent
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3-Bed Rent
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Property Listings — Petersburg, TN

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Petersburg, TN is 60. This is a decrease of -4.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 20.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$424,000-30.0%
Listing Count
2049.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.6%49.0%
Days on Market
60-4.0%
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Demographics — Petersburg, TN

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Petersburg, TN has a population of 2,940, which has decreased by -7.9% over the past 5 years. Petersburg, TN is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 17.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.0% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
2,940-7.9%
% Under 18
17.6%-27.9%
% Seniors
20.6%40.1%
% WFH
10.0%203.0%
% w/ College Degree
17.4%30.8%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Petersburg, TN is a predominantly white area, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 10.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Petersburg, TN is hispanic, making up 6.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.0% of the population in Petersburg, TN, and this percentage has increased by 566.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
85.9%-10.3%
% Black
1.8%-37.9%
% Hispanic
6.7%∞%
% Asian
0.4%∞%
% Foreign Born
4.0%566.7%
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Mortgage and Risk — Petersburg, TN

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 50 mortgage originations in Petersburg, TN, of which 58.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 71.0%, with 38.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Petersburg, TN. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
50
% Conventional Loans
58.0%
% Government Loans
42.0%
% Investor Loans
2.0%
% Second Loans
0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
16.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Petersburg, TN

Petersburg, TN lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
21
Total Units Section 8
1
% Rentals under Section 8
N/A
% Occupied Section 8
N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 BedroomN/AN/A$820
2 BedroomN/AN/A$920
3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,230
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,340

Affordability — Petersburg, TN

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio4
Median Home Price$294,000
Median Household Income$66,000

Petersburg, TN — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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