Local Stats

Moving to a new area means looking at more than just houses. Below you'll find links to official resources that will help you make informed decisions across every category of local life.

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Crime & Safety

Economy

Crime & Safety

Search official crime data for any area or address you are considering.

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FBI Crime Data Explorer

Official federal archive of reported crime statistics nationwide.

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TBI CrimeInsight

Detailed Tennessee Bureau of Investigation crime reporting portal.

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Community Crime Map

Interactive map showing localized crime reports for specific addresses.

Economy & Growth

See how fast each county is growing and who lives here.

U.S. Census QuickFacts

Detailed census profiles for all Tennessee counties.

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Tennessee State Data Center

Population projections and economic analysis for TN.

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Knoxville Knox County Planning

Growth trends and data for the immediate metro area.

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Cost of Living

Compare what daily life costs here against where you live now.

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MIT Living Wage Calculator

Calculates the minimum income needed to cover basic costs by county.

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EPI Family Budget Calculator

Estimates housing, food, and childcare costs for Knox County families.

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BEA Regional Price Parities

Federal data comparing regional price levels for all goods and services.

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C2ER Cost of Living Index

Premier source for urban area comparative cost-of-living statistics.

State Taxes

Tennessee has no state income tax, but sales tax is higher.

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Tennessee Department of Revenue

Official sales tax rates and state tax rules.

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Tax Foundation

Compare the total tax burden in Tennessee and California.

Tennessee Comptroller Tax Calculator

Estimate the yearly tax bill for any county or city in Tennessee.

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Knox County Trustee

Look up tax bills and payment history for any Knox County property.

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Knox County Property Assessor

See the appraised and assessed value of any Knox County property.

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City of Knoxville Property Tax

City taxes are billed in addition to county taxes inside city limits.

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Blount County Assessor

Property values and records for Maryville and Alcoa.

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Loudon County Assessor

Property values and records for Lenoir City and Loudon.

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Property Taxes

Rates change by county and city. Use a real home price with the calculator to determine taxes.

Home Prices & Rent

Check industry sources for the average costs of a home.

East Tennessee Realtors Market Reports

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Periodic updates on housing inventory, median prices, and sales volume in the region.

Zillow Research Data

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Comprehensive housing market metrics, rent indices, and inventory levels updated monthly.

HUD Fair Market Rents

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Official federal guidelines for rental costs used in housing assistance and market analysis.

Redfin Data Center

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Real-time trends on sale-to-list price ratios, demand, and competitive market dynamics.

Housing Market Trends

Follow inventory, days on market, and price direction over time.

East Tennessee Realtors State of Housing

Quarterly reports on local inventory levels and median sales prices.

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FRED Economic Data

St. Louis Fed charts tracking Knoxville's home supply and demand metrics.

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FHFA House Price Index

Official federal tracking of home value appreciation by metropolitan areas.

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Realtor.com Research

Market hotness rankings and monthly inventory metrics for the region.

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Childcare

Search licensed providers and review their inspection history.

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Tennessee DHS Child Care Finder

Official search tool for licensed child care and inspection scores across Tennessee.

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ChildCare.gov

Resource for choosing high-quality child care and understanding licensing rules.

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Child Care Aware of America

Advocacy and research data on child care costs and quality standards nationwide.

Childcare

Follow inventory, days on market, and price direction over time.

Hospitals & Healthcare

Compare hospital quality ratings and see the major local systems.

Medicare Care Compare

Official government tool to find and compare hospital quality ratings and patient scores.

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Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Independent nonprofit rating system that grades hospitals on their ability to prevent medical errors.

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UT Medical Center

The region's only academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center provider.

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Covenant Health

The region's largest health system with multiple hospital campuses across East Tennessee.

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Tennova Healthcare

Comprehensive healthcare network serving the East Tennessee market with hospital care and clinics.

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East Tennessee Children's Hospital

Private, independent pediatric hospital providing specialized care for children in Knoxville.

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Traffic & Commute

Check live traffic and test your commute at the hours you would drive it.

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TDOT SmartWay

Real-time traffic cameras, road closures, and accident reports for all Tennessee highways.

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TDOT Traffic Counts

Historical and current annual average daily traffic data for local road planning.

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Knoxville Regional TPO

Regional transportation planning organization data and long-range commute projections.

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Census OnTheMap

Mapping tool showing where people in Knoxville live and work to visualize flow.

Transportation

Bus routes, regional rides, and direct flights from our airport.

Knoxville Area Transit

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Public bus service providing comprehensive coverage across the City of Knoxville.

McGhee Tyson Airport

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The premier commercial airport in East Tennessee with multiple non-stop destinations.

ETHRA Public Transit

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Regional door-to-door transportation services for the East Tennessee area counties.

Weather & Climate

We have four true seasons. See what each month looks like.

National Weather Service Morristown

Official local alerts, radar, and forecasts for the East Tennessee region.

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NOAA Climate Normals

Historical temperature and precipitation trends for Knoxville over three decades.

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Weather Spark

The best month-by-month visuals of cloud cover, humidity, and daylight hours.

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Tornadoes & Severe Weather

Review the storm history and risk score for each county.

NOAA Storm Prediction Center

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Official forecasts and severe weather monitoring for the entire U.S.

NOAA Storm Events Database

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Historical record of tornadoes and severe weather events by location.

FEMA National Risk Index

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Visualizes natural hazard risk, including tornadoes, for every county.

Knoxville Knox County Emergency Management

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Local alerts, sirens, and community safety resources for East Tennessee.

Flood Maps

Check the flood zone for any address before you make an offer.

FEMA Flood Map Service Center

The official public source for flood hazard information produced in support of the NFIP.

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KGIS Maps

Local GIS resource for Knoxville and Knox County property and flood zone data.

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FloodSmart

Official site of the National Flood Insurance Program for policy and risk info.

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First Street

Provides climate risk data and flood factor scores for individual American properties.

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Radon & Sinkholes

Two East Tennessee issues most California buyers have never dealt with.

EPA Radon Zone Map

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Check the radon risk levels for counties across Tennessee.

Tennessee Geological Survey

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Information on sinkhole hazards and karst topography in East Tennessee.

Air Quality & Allergies

Check daily air quality and know that pollen season here is serious.

AirNow

The premier source for current Air Quality Index (AQI) forecasts and data.

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Knox County Air Quality Management

Local monitoring and compliance updates for Knox County residents.

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State of the Air Report

American Lung Association's annual report card for local ozone and particle pollution.

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AAFA Allergy Capitals

See how Knoxville ranks for pollen levels and allergen sensitivity.

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Internet Access

Enter an address to see which providers and speeds are available.

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FCC National Broadband Map

Official federal map of broadband availability and speeds by address.

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KUB Fiber

Local utility fiber network providing symmetrical gigabit speeds.

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BroadbandNow

Comparison tool to find every internet service provider available at your zip code.

Utilities

Find the providers for your address and estimate monthly bills.

KUB

Electric, gas, water, and wastewater for most of Knoxville and Knox County.

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LCUB

Electric service for Farragut, Hardin Valley, and Lenoir City.

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TVA

The regional power supplier behind every local electric company.

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Income & Wages

Look up typical pay for your occupation in the Knoxville metro.

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BLS Occupational Wages

Detailed wage data by specific job title and sector for this region.

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Census QuickFacts

Find median household income and per capita income statistics.

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Bureau of Economic Analysis

State-level data on personal income and national growth figures.

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Jobs4TN

Tennessee labor market information and salary comparison tools.

Schools & Employers

I cover these two topics in depth on their own pages.

Schools

School lookup tools and district information.

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Major Employers

Who is hiring and which industries drive the local economy.

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Home Insurance

Learn how coverage and rates work in Tennessee.

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Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance

The official state regulatory body for Tennessee home insurance providers.

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