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Knox County
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Knox County

#2 in Best Counties to Live in Tennessee
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Housing
      B+
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      A
    5. Diversity
      B
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      B
    Knox County is located in Tennessee with a population of 475,286. Knox County is one of the best places to live in Tennessee. In Knox County, most residents own their homes. In Knox County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Knox County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Knox County are above average.
    Population
    475,286
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $208,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $989
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      600.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      17.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      77.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      197.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      887.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,004.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      552.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Knox County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $62,911
    National
    $69,021
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