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Knoxville, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Knox County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
193,721
Population
1,962/sq mi density
$50,994
Median Income
$33,171 per capita
$214,000
Home Value
$363,688 Zillow
$1,116
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
298 sunny days/yr
667
Violent Crime/100K
4,350 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,994 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,116/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
667 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$214,000
24% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,116/mo
4% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
46.6%
29% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
94,129
Median year built: 1973
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$214,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$363,688
Median Sale Price
$325,000
Median List Price
$329,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
46.6%
Owner-Occupied
53.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$882/mo
1 Bedroom
$924/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,118/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,445/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,644/mo
Census median rent:
$1,116/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,708/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
74 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
201
Price Drops
24.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$228
Active Inventory
742
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
46.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $214,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $363,688 |
| Median Sale Price | $325,000 |
| Median List Price | $329,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $228 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,116 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,708 |
| FMR Studio | $882 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $924 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,118 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,445 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,644 |
Market
| Days on Market | 74 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 24.8% |
| Homes Sold | 201 |
| Active Inventory | 742 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $228 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 46.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 94,129 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 31.9% |