At a Glance
Median Income
$60,049
$36,197 per capita
Home Value
$232,300
Zillow: $321,448
Median Rent
$1,057/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
378/100K
1,409/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
17.9% smoking rate
How Alcoa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alcoa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alcoa a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alcoa residents earn a median household income of $60,049 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,197. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,423 business establishments, including 246 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alcoa is $232,300 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,448. Median rent is $1,057/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Alcoa reports 378 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,409/100K.
Education
31.0% of adults in Alcoa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alcoa has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population11,635
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density781/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.8%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,049
Per Capita$36,197
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$9,079M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$232,300
Rent$1,057
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$321,448
Housing Units5,062
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent378/100K
Property1,409/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,637/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation909 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Alcoa was founded in 1919.
The median home in Alcoa was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 246 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.