In Fentress, Tennessee, the median home price is $253,254, compared with the Tennessee median of $342,678; median household income is $51,149; the population is 19,309; schools rate 5.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 320.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 27.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Fentress at a glance
Population
19,309
Median Household Income
$51,149
Typical Home Value
$253,254
School District Rating
5.5
Violent Crime Rate
320.4
Avg Commute Time
27.5
About Fentress
Fentress has a population of 19,309. The median home value is $253,254, 26% below the Tennessee median. Median household income is $51,149 (27% below the Tennessee median). The most populated towns are District 4, District 5, and District 1.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Fentress
5 towns, by population.
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Fentress at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Fentress?
- Fentress has a population of 19,309 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Fentress?
- The median home value in Fentress is $253,254. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Fentress?
- Median household income in Fentress is $51,149 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Fentress in?
- Fentress is in Tennessee.
- How many towns are in Fentress?
- Fentress contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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