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Cottontown, Tennessee houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Cottontown, TN (Sumner County) — Census median home value $578,900, county listing prices up about 3.1% over the past year. Market data for Cottontown houses and the broader area.
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Cottontown, TN is in Sumner County, Tennessee — this guide covers houses in Cottontown and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 339, with a median household income of $85,208. Census data puts Cottontown houses at a median value of $578,900 (all owner-occupied homes); Sumner County's current median listing price runs $499,373, up about 3.1% over the past year.
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Market overview
Cottontown housing market
Cottontown is in Sumner County, Tennessee. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Cottontown and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$578,900
Population (Census ACS)
339
Median household income
$85,208
County price trend (2025)
1.84% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Cottontown market snapshot
Population
339
County
Sumner County
Median Household Income
$85,208
Median Home Value (city)
$578,900
Median Listing Price (Sumner County)
$499,373
Median Gross Rent
$-666,666,666/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+3.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Cottontown's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $578,900. Separately, Sumner County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $499,373. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Sumner County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.84% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Cottontown has an estimated population of 339 and a median household income of $85,208, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Cottontown's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly -9388790% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Sumner County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Cottontown.
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Nearby communities include New Deal, Walnut Grove, Graball, Gallatin, Shackle Island, Hendersonville, Oak Grove, Bethpage, Mitchellville, Castalian Springs, Bransford, Fairfield, Westmoreland.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: White House (~7.6 mi), Cross Plains (~10.2 mi), Portland (~10.3 mi), Millersville (~10.5 mi), Orlinda (~13.7 mi), Greenbrier (~14.4 mi), Green Hill (~15.1 mi), Mount Juliet (~17.3 mi), Springfield (~19.1 mi), Lebanon (~20.2 mi), Hartsville/Trousdale County (~21.3 mi), Rural Hill (~22.9 mi), Gladeville (~23.7 mi), Coopertown (~24.1 mi), Tuckers Crossroads (~26.4 mi), Cedar Hill (~26.9 mi).
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Census & home facts
Cottontown data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
339
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$578,900
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$85,208
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.84%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$499,373
Census place type
CDP
County
Sumner County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.51 sq mi
Census GEOID
4717420
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
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Schools
Sumner County — 52 schools, 30,732 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Sumner addresses may be served by Sumner County, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Cottontown FAQ
What are houses worth in Cottontown, TN?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Cottontown at $578,900. Sumner County's current median listing price runs $499,373, up about 3.1% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Cottontown, TN?
For owner-occupied houses in Cottontown, Census ACS data shows a median value of $578,900. Active listing prices in Sumner County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Cottontown, TN?
Cottontown houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Sumner County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Cottontown, TN?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Cottontown's population at approximately 339.
What's the median rent in Cottontown, TN?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Cottontown at approximately $-666,666,666 per month.
What is the median household income in Cottontown, TN?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Cottontown at approximately $85,208.
Is the Cottontown housing market growing?
Sumner County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.84% annual change in 2025.
Is Cottontown, TN affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Cottontown's median home value at about 6.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly -9388790% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Cottontown, TN?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Sumner County for many Cottontown addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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