Athens, TN
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Key Performance Metrics
Market snapshotPerformance indicators for the Athens short-term rental market based on reliable data.
Listings
92 / 171
Reliable / Active
Cap Rate
9%
Middle-Earners Gross Yield
Revenue
$21,769
Middle-Earners Revenue
Occupancy
54%
Middle-Earners Occupancy
Home Value
$248,710
Median Home Sale Price
Top Earners
$34,540
Top-Earners Revenue
Athens
Market Revenue Seasonality
Top Listings
Highest revenueThe highest-performing listings in Athens.
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Challenging to Investors
Athens Regulations
Local rules for Calhoun aren’t provided, so investors face uncertainty on caps, fees, permitting details, and enforcement. The guide suggests STRs are likely permitted, but compliance steps mirror Tennessee norms (sales taxes, insurance, inspections), and ambiguous zoning/permits increase risk. Lack of clear city-level support and definitive licensing raises investor uncertainty and potential compliance costs.
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About Athens
Athens is the county seat of McMinn County, Tennessee, United States and the principal city of the Athens Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 53,569. The city is located almost equidistantly between the major cities of Knoxville and Chattanooga. The population was 14,084 at the 2020 census. The population of the zipcode area is at 23,726