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Knoxville, TN

Located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville offers an affordable cost of living and abundance of things to do. Businesses cite the city's strategic location, and as home to the University of Tennessee and nearby Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the area is widely recognized as a center for research and technology. Knoxville ranked on our Top 10 Cities for College Grads list for its diverse business climate and growing downtown.

Knoxville Rankings

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Affordable Places To Live In Knoxville

Median Household Income
$40,133
Median Home Value
$151,613
Housing Affordability Index
134
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
14.20%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Knoxville

Unemployment Rate
4.30%
Total Businesses
11401
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.20%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
64.20%
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Food Scene in Knoxville

41.90%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
42.00
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
49.20%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$815.00

Love Where You Live In Knoxville

Volunteerism Rate
16.10%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
50.60%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
6.10%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
48.00
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Health in Knoxville

88.20%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
12.60%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
0.68
21.80%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In Knoxville

Average Mortgage Amount
$551.50
Median Rent
$626
48.20%
Of Homes Owned
51.80%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Knoxville

8.20%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
10.70%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
12.30%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
15.70%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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