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Thinking About The Knoxville, TN Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Knoxville. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

82/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB+

EnvironmentB

WeatherA+

Population

566,737

Median Home

$270K

Median Income

$73K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 566,737, Knoxville is a major TN city. Median household income is $73K with homes valued around $270K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Knoxville, TN. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$270K

Vacancy Rate

9.0%

Owner-Occupied

58%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for the largest 12 of 32 ZIP codes in Knoxville, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

37918

Area Stats

Pop: 45,741

Home Value: $214K

37920

Area Stats

Pop: 42,537

Home Value: $201K

37922

Area Stats

Pop: 39,373

Home Value: $420K

37923

Area Stats

Pop: 31,364

Home Value: $266K

37919

Area Stats

Knoxville Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Chattanooga Area

Home: $246K93 mi away

Hermitage Area

Home: $303K147 mi away

Brentwood Area

Home: $762K157 mi away

Nashville Area

Home: $452K159 mi away

Brighton Area

Home: $194K324 mi away

Livability Grades

How Knoxville stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB+

EnvironmentB

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 32 most populated zip codes for Knoxville and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.