The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 37716 sells for about $379,900, or $229 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 69 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $951 a month.
ZIP 37716 — Clinton
The housing market in 37716 is characterized by stable, moderate growth with a median sale price of $379,900. Demand remains steady, driven by buyers seeking rural settings within reach of the Knoxville metro area, though inventory remains limited.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a rural lifestyle, lake access, and more affordable housing options compared to the Knoxville urban center, while remaining within commuting distance.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 69 days on market with 3.9 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 12.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 11.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 37716, Grainger County TN
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the area are generally lower than the national average, with rural settings contributing to a lower incidence of violent crime compared to the Knoxville urban core.
Schools serving the area are part of the Grainger County school system, which generally maintains a rural, community-focused educational environment with moderate performance ratings.
The area is subject to standard East Tennessee weather risks, including occasional severe thunderstorms and localized flooding near water bodies like Cherokee Lake.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Knoxville metro area and regional agricultural and manufacturing sectors, with limited large-scale commercial development within the ZIP itself.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by the Grainger County Assessor of Property, with rates determined by the county commission and local municipal levies where applicable.
Commuting primarily involves driving via state routes toward Knoxville or Morristown for employment, as public transit options are not available in this rural ZIP.
The area offers significant outdoor recreation, including access to Cherokee Lake for boating and fishing, as well as proximity to rural trails and local parks.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand, with limited multi-family options and a prevalence of single-family home rentals.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and service industries, with many residents commuting to the broader Knoxville and Morristown labor markets.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles, with major access provided by state highways connecting to the regional interstate network.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion and small-scale commercial improvements along main thoroughfares.
The Grainger County Assessor of Property manages assessments, typically conducting reappraisals on a multi-year cycle to ensure fair market value alignment.
Parcels are subject to Grainger County school and general fund taxes, with no major MUD or PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and storm risks, with standard coverage available through major national carriers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.413.3 mi
- K1 Speed Knoxville413.4 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park413.8 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.113.5 mi
- Breakout Games4.913.5 mi
- Neyland Stadium4.716.7 mi
- Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center4.616.9 mi
- Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary4.716.2 mi
- Topgolf Knoxville4.313.6 mi
- Knoxville Convention Center4.516.6 mi
- Aspire4.72.3 mi
- Cinemark Tinseltown Oak Ridge4.67.9 mi
- Victor Ashe Park4.612.5 mi
- Norris Dam State Park4.810.1 mi
- Museum of Appalachia4.77.7 mi
- Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary4.716.2 mi
- Sunsphere4.516.5 mi
- Knoxville Museum of Art4.716.4 mi
- Muse Knoxville4.617.1 mi
- Museum of Appalachia4.77.7 mi
- Aspire4.72.3 mi
- Victor Ashe Park4.612.5 mi
- Norris Dam State Park4.810.1 mi
- Windrock Bike Park4.99.1 mi
- Tommy Schumpert Park4.612.2 mi
- Shanghai Resort & Marina and Boat Rentals4.617.7 mi
- Sugar Hollow Marina4.318.9 mi
- Stardust Marina4.414.1 mi
- Whitman Hollow Marina / Froggies Patio Bar415.6 mi
- Sequoyah Marina4.512 mi
- Dead Horse Lake Golf Course4.212.9 mi
- Knoxville Municipal Golf Course3.810.1 mi
- Centennial Golf Course46 mi
- Oak Ridge Country Club4.612.3 mi
- Atomic City Brewing Company4.98.4 mi
- Marshalls4.410.3 mi
- Hammer's Dry Goods - Clinton4.35.6 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.310.2 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.38.1 mi
- Ingles Markets4.510.1 mi
- McGhee Tyson Airport4.422.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional reservoir providing boating, fishing, and recreational access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.