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Knoxville, TN
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Population: 189,339
Home Price: $154,500
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Overview
Knoxville is a midsize city in the state of Tennessee with a population of 189,339. Knoxville has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
20.5 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Knoxville, TN
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Knoxville
Tennessee
United States
Per Capita Income
$29,277
$27,350
$32,693
Median Household Income
$44,308
$54,175
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
6.3%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
15.1%
12.4%
10.5%
Age
Knoxville
Tennessee
United States
Median Age
33.5
42.3
42.3
Gender
Knoxville
Tennessee
United States
Male
48.3%
49.3%
49.8%
Female
51.7%
50.7%
50.2%
Race
Knoxville
Tennessee
United States
White
74.9%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
16.4%
6.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
1.7%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.7%
1.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.1%
3.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
Knoxville
Tennessee
United States
Median Home Price
$154,500
$162,281
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$764
$623
$801
Family Households
30.5%
30.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
36.7%
36.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
47.0%
70.6%
72.9%
Renters
53.0%
29.4%
27.1%
Education
Knoxville
Tennessee
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
7.0%
9.3%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
27.6%
27.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
20.4%
20.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.5%
6.7%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
20.1%
12.3%
15.0%
Proficiency
Knoxville
Tennessee
United States
Mathematics
35.1%
37.7%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
36.5%
34.3%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Knoxville
Tennessee
United States
Murder
11.7
3.3
3.0
Rape
77.4
26.8
38.0
Robbery
123.0
29.0
40.7
Assault
455.3
310.8
188.5
Property Crime
Knoxville
Tennessee
United States
Burglary
613.3
334.7
336.1
Theft
3215.7
1652.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
521.0
198.4
167.1
Arson
5.3
7.5
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Knoxville, TN
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
beer
fast food
salsa
daily specials
nutrition
craft beer
mexican food
guacamole
craft beers
chef
wine
vegan
ice cream
casual atmosphere
bread
flavors
queso
mcdonalds
grocery
country music
football
avid sports
high school football
baseball
sports analyst
college football
sports entertainment
sports coverage
olympic sports
sports commentary
fantasy football
college basketball
basketball
video games
teams
soccer
wrestling
hoops
nfl
nft artist
home decor
nft
digital artist
artist printmaker
digital art
concept artist
suggestive art
pixel art
prints
creative
nfts
creative writing
photography
commissions open
nature
graphic design
designer illustrator
printmaker
poetry
playing guitar
sports cards
husband dad gramps
geeky things
video games
music festivals
fulltime
board games
fighting games
car enthusiast
nerd culture
photography
books
card collector
usc grad
collector
disc golf
amateur cartoonist
fitness
adventures
sports
sports entertainment
sports coverage
sports commentary
radio host
music videos
talk radio
radio show
podcast network
radio personality
host emcee
video production
producer
creative
pro wrestling
#election government politics
photography
tv
executive producer
marketing
sports
photography
nature
air conditioning
space
arts
fishing
mountain
summer
camping fishing
beach
pet friendly
facility
mountains
mountain biking
boating
hiking
facilities
camping
fairfield inn
home decor
home depot
free shipping
order online
redbubble
poshmark
online store
post office
gift card
advertising
local grocery
local vendors
online ordering
local shops
drive thru
shopping center
designs
grocery store
amazon
toy store
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