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Knoxville, TN — ZIP 37917

Population: 24,615 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 37917 (Knoxville, TN) is $257,131 — down 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $262,500 after a median 170 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,729/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$257,131

Median home value

-1.3%

1-year change

170

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$257,131
1-year appreciation
-1.3%
3-year appreciation
+8.7%
5-year appreciation
+41.9%
10-year appreciation
+173.7%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$263,803
House Price Index (state)
475.9 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$262,500
Median list price
$487,250
Median price per sqft
$340
1-year sale-price change
-0.9%
Median days on market
170 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
179
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
+2.8%
Days to pending
44 days
New listings (monthly)
45

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,729/mo
1-year rent change
+1.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,300/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,310/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,630/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,070/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,410/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
4
Schools include
Richard Yoakley School, Christenberry Elementary, Belle Morris Elementary, Fulton High School, Whittle Springs Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
44.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Smokey Mountain Smelters (5.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.4 in
Annual snowfall
0.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
162
Days with Moderate air quality
199
Highest AQI recorded (year)
149

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
197
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
72,810
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
52,949

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (36 mi)
National parks include
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Obed Wild & Scenic River, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Knoxville Downtown Island Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
BLOUNT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC, METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER OF OAK RIDGE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,623 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,950
Housing built before 1970
72.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,233
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
64.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
224,837
Average weekly wage
$1,185
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,544

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 37917State medianUS median
Median home value$257,131$269,649$289,727
Median sale price$262,500$315,000$325,000
Median days on market170 days73 days51 days
Typical rent$1,729/mo$1,597/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,233$970$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 37917?
$257,131.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 37917?
$262,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 37917?
Median days on market: 170 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 37917?
Typical rent: $1,729/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 37917?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 37917 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 37917?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 37917?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 37917?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 37917?
7 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 37917 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 37917?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 37917?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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