Investor-grade market analytics for Knoxville, Tennessee. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.
$352,076
+1.0% year-over-year
5.9%
gross annual
-6.1%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-6.1% year-over-year
Migration: Top 5% nationally
In-migrants avg $71,119 AGI vs out-migrants $62,084
Opportunity Zone Market
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Knoxville, TN is in a stabilization phase with 1.0% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 5.05x, above the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+1,474 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (24/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 5.9% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Knoxville, TN's primary climate exposure is wind storms (49/100). The composite climate risk score of 24/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
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