Average Cost of an Acre of Land in Tennessee (2026)
The average value of farmland in Tennessee is about $6,150 per acre based on the latest USDA data, roughly 41% above the national average of $4,350. Tennessee land has climbed fast, up 7.7% in the latest year, well above the national pace. No state income tax and steady migration into the Nashville and Knoxville areas keep pushing rural and recreational prices higher.
Average agricultural land values from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, Land Values 2025 Summary (August 2025). Building lots and developed parcels sell for more; always check recent local sales.
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What affects land prices in Tennessee
- Proximity to Nashville. Counties within reach of the metro have seen the sharpest run-up.
- Recreational and mountain land. Acreage near the Smokies and on the Cumberland Plateau draws out-of-state buyers.
- No state income tax. A steady draw for relocating buyers, which keeps demand on land high.
- Pasture value. Tennessee grazing land runs high for the region, reflecting demand for working and hobby farms.
How Tennessee compares
At about $6,150 an acre, Tennessee sits 41% above the US average of $4,350. Cropland here averages $6,050 an acre and pasture $5,600, against national figures of $5,830 and $1,920. These are working-farmland averages: a buildable lot near a city runs well above them, and raw, remote acreage well below.
Common questions
On average, about $6,150 per acre for farmland in the latest USDA figures. That's the agricultural average; a buildable lot near a city costs more and remote acreage less. Enter a local listing price in the calculator above to price your own parcel.
Yes. Tennessee farmland rose 7.7% in the latest USDA report, faster than the national average of 4.3%.
No. The USDA figure is average agricultural land value. Residential and commercial building lots sell well above it. Treat the average as a floor for rural acreage and compare against recent local sales before you buy.
43,560 square feet. Use the square feet to acres tool to convert any lot size, in either direction.
These are planning estimates based on USDA agricultural land values, not an appraisal. Land prices vary widely by county, parcel, access, and use. Confirm with recent local sales or a licensed appraiser before buying or selling.