By DON FENLEY The dream of homeownership has grown significantly more expensive across Northeast Tennessee’s three major metro areas since the 2019 pre-pandemic benchmark. Monthly housing costs have roughly doubled, and some income-to-housing ratios are at levels that financial advisors… Read More ›
By DON FENLEY The Tri-Cities region is growing at a pace that, if sustained, would land it squarely in the sweet spot for long-term economic health. The nine-county region added 21,124 residents between 2020 and 2025, a 3.6% gain over… Read More ›
Each week CoreData Weekly highlights the most important housing, economic and commercial real estate signals shaping the Tri-Cities region. The goal is simple: identify what changed in the market during the week and explain why it matters for consumers, real… Read More ›
By DON FENLEY Tri-Cities mobile home sales were up 33% from last year, according to the Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors (NETAR). There were 37 sales, up from 28 last year. Data from three 2026 sales and two from 2025… Read More ›
607,381 2025 Regional Population +21,124 Net Gain Snce 2020 +3.6% Five-Year Growth Rate +3,014 2024-25 Annual Gain By DON FENLEY The Tri-Cities population reached an estimated 607,381 residents as of July 1, 2025, according to newly released population estimates… Read More ›
By DON FENLEY The Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors (NETAR) market continues to distinguish itself as the region’s affordability anchor while keeping pace with broader demand trends seen in Knoxville and Morristown. The Tri-Cities posted a median home price of… Read More ›
By DON FENLEY The Tri-Cities region has long marketed itself on affordability – cheaper housing, lower taxes, a lower cost of living than the national average. That comparative value extends all the way to the end of life. But not… Read More ›
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The quick answer Johnson City has a younger, more transitional population. And it carries a structural income drag from students,…
Don, hi...what factors might account for the unexpected and distinctly subpar comparative income growth for Johnson City metro? -- (Greenville…
Thanks for the comment Noah. I see what you mean about the watermark. You know one of the biggest benefits…
Don, top notch article. I ran across your site looking for accurate, updated economic information for the Tri-Cities. Glad you…
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