Knoxville Metro Area, TN

Living in the Knoxville Metro Area

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Bikeability 12
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Walkability 17
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 47
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 19
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Colleges 13
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Schools 6
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Residents

853k Population +168k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black6%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate30%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$8.4k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty
25  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$171k Median Home Value +$23k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$649 Median Monthly Rent +$113 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas32%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Knoxville Metro Area

United States45
Tennessee62

Property Crime in the Knoxville Metro Area

United States48
Tennessee59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 5 3
Feb 40 5 2
Mar 48 5 1
Apr 57 4 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 76 5 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 58 3 0
Nov 48 5 0
Dec 39 5 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Knoxville Metro Area

Inland Flooding55
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Knoxville Metro Area, TN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Knoxville Metro Area, TN

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St Marys School
3 miles, W
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Duncan Academy
5 miles, E
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Crossroads Academy
6 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Knoxville Metro Area, TN

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Maryville College
23 miles, SE
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Johnson University
26 miles, E
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Hiwassee College
33 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Knoxville Metro Area, TN

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Airports

Airports near Knoxville Metro Area, TN

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McGhee Tyson Airport
18 miles, SE
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Lovell Field
88 miles, SW
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Tri-Cities Airport
105 miles, E