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Knoxville
  • City in Tennessee
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Knoxville

#5 in Best Places to Live in Knoxville Area
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Knoxville is a city in Tennessee with a population of 189,339. Knoxville is in Knox County and is one of the best places to live in Tennessee. Living in Knoxville offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Knoxville there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals live in Knoxville and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Knoxville are above average.
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    Population
    189,339
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $154,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $938
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      53%
    • Own
      47%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      649.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      18.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      72.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      89.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      506.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,947.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      594.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      17%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Knoxville

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $44,308
    National
    $69,021
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