Is Humboldt, TN 38343 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Humboldt is a seller’s market. With about 3.5 months of supply and 15% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 34% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #86 of 299 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Humboldt housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 15% of homes in Humboldt, TN 38343 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 3.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 57 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 5%, homes sold more slowly (40 days then) and the median sale price rose 47% to $249,892. Overall, Humboldt is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Gibson County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Humboldt ranks #86 of 299 TN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 36 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Dyer 38330 (0% sold over asking) or Bradford 38316 (0% sold over asking).
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Bradford 38316Balanced $192 /sq ftDyer 38330Seller’s market $105 /sq ftGibson 38338 — /sq ftKenton 38233Buyer’s market $74 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Humboldt nearby
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Questions about Humboldt real estate
Is Humboldt a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.5 months of supply in Humboldt, TN 38343 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Humboldt?
The typical home went under contract in 43 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Humboldt sell over asking?
15% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Humboldt?
About 0.66% of a home’s value a year in Gibson County, or roughly $2,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Humboldt?
The median sale price was $249,892 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $147 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology