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.

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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^%

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

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

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