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Knoxville, PA

Pennsylvania

Knoxville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 923. Residents earn $52,500 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
923 Population 1,489/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $24,383 per capita
$87,500 Home Value $182,879 Zillow
$1,012 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,500 home value, $1,012/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,500
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $87,500
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.6%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.6%
18% higher than US avg

How Knoxville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population923
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,489/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$24,383
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$2,074M
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,500
Rent$1,012
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$182,879
Housing Units310
Rent Burden27.1%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain36.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,301 ft (397 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute37 min
Broadband84.1%
Libraries6

Is Knoxville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Knoxville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Knoxville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Knoxville is $52,500, 30% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Knoxville is $87,500, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Knoxville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches, including 38.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Knoxville has a population of 923 with a density of 1,489 people per square mile. The median age is 38.1 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.1%).

Population

923
Total Population
1,489
People / sq mi
38.1yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Knoxville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Knoxville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Knoxville is $52,500, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Knoxville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,500
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,383
Avg Weekly Wage$979
IRS Avg AGI$63,555

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.6%
18% above US avg
Establishments (County)994
County GDP$2,074M

Business (County)

Restaurants96
Healthcare114
Retail148
Manufacturing35

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,855
39% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.1 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit4.3%
Work from Home6.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Knoxville is $87,500, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $182,879.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$87,500
69% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$182,879

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,012
13% below US avg
Rent Burden27.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.8%
Housing Units310
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,855
39% above US avg
Effective Rate5.55%
Knoxville has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.9 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.9 inches
3% below US avg
Snowfall38.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,301 ft (397 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,489/sq mi
Coordinates41.9605°N, 77.4379°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42117
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.8-point margin. 84.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.4%
D 23.6%

Winner: Republican by 51.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.6%
69% below US avg
High School+89.7%
Graduate Degree+3.1%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density1,489/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.1%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities114
Restaurants96
Retail Stores148

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.1 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit4.3%
Work from Home6.1%

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