At a Glance
Median Income
$50,994
$33,171 per capita
Home Value
$214,000
Zillow: $363,688
Median Rent
$1,116/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
667/100K
4,350/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
298 sunny days/yr
How Knoxville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Knoxville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Knoxville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Knoxville residents earn a median household income of $50,994 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,171. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,321 business establishments, including 1,183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Knoxville is $214,000 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $363,688. Median rent is $1,116/month, with 31.9% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Knoxville reports 667 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,350/100K. The murder rate is 11.7/100K.
Education
33.7% of adults in Knoxville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Knoxville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population193,721
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,962/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,994
Per Capita$33,171
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$43,623M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,251
Housing
A
Home Value$214,000
Rent$1,116
Ownership46.6%
Zillow$363,688
Housing Units94,129
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent667/100K
Property4,350/100K
Murder11.7/100K
Assault455/100K
Burglary613/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,096/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days298/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation919 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations74
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Knoxville was founded in 1786.
The median home in Knoxville was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 1,183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.
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