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Knoxville, TN

Aggregated across 13 ZIP codes in Knoxville.

Population: 279,913 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Knoxville, TN is $381,106 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $396,708 after a median 62 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,758/month. 57 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, cold wave, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$381,106

Typical home value

+1.0%

1-year change

62

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$381,106
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+10.2%
5-year appreciation
+46.5%
10-year appreciation
+138.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$384,167
House Price Index (state)
484.9 (+0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$396,708
Median list price
$406,131
Median price per sqft
$262
1-year sale-price change
+4.0%
Median days on market
62 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1,201
For-sale inventory
1,426
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
1,241
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
44 days
New listings (monthly)
437

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,758/mo
1-year rent change
+0.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,171/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,178/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,475/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,844/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,122/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
91.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
57
Elementary schools
30
Middle schools
11
High schools
12
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Knox County, Union County
Schools include
L N STEM Academy, Bearden Middle School, Pond Gap Elementary, Inskip Elementary, Northwest Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, cold wave, ice storm, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
456
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
44.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Smokey Mountain Smelters (2.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.5°F
Average high
70.2°F
Average low
48.8°F
Annual precipitation
56.1 in
Annual snowfall
1.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
230
Days with Moderate air quality
134
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
156

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-38,146
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
58,965
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
44,649

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Obed Wild & Scenic River (28 mi)
National parks include
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Obed Wild & Scenic River, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Knoxville Downtown Island Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
16
Hospitals include
CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, DLP SWAIN COUNTY HOSPITAL LLC, BLOUNT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,623 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
33.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,687
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
72.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
229,102
Average weekly wage
$1,275
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,013

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

KnoxvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$381,106$269,266$288,527
Median sale price$396,708$315,000$325,000
Median days on market62 days73 days51 days
Typical rent$1,758/mo$1,599/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,687$970$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Knoxville, TN?
$381,106.
What is the median sale price in Knoxville, TN?
$396,708.
How long do homes take to sell in Knoxville, TN?
Median days on market: 62 days.
What is typical rent in Knoxville, TN?
Typical rent: $1,758/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Knoxville, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, cold wave, ice storm, strong wind, tornado.
Is Knoxville, TN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 456 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Knoxville, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Knoxville, TN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Knoxville, TN?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Smokey Mountain Smelters, 2.3 mi.
How many schools serve Knoxville, TN?
57 schools (30 elementary, 11 middle, 12 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Knoxville, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 10.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Knoxville, TN?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Knoxville, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Knoxville

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