A 24/7 Wall Street report lists Knoxville as one of the 50 worst cities to live in, and it wasnt the only Tennessee city to make the list. Each city was given a ranking based on nine categories that include crime, demography, economy, education and housing. Knoxville came in at No. 36 on the list.

Is Knoxville a dangerous city?

With a crime rate of 51 per one thousand residents, Knoxville has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. Ones chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 19.

Is Knoxville a safe place to live?

The rate of crime in the Knoxville metro area is 39.73 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in the Knoxville metro area generally consider the southeast part of the metro area to be the safest.

How bad is Knoxville?

Knoxville was recently listed as the 36th worst city to live in in the country based on an analysis from 24/7 Wall Street. As someone who has lived in East Tennessee my entire life and Knoxville for seven years, this shocked me. As it turns out, Knoxville was ranked on the same list in 2016 at No. 30.

Is Knoxville Tennessee a good city to live in?

Knoxville is in Knox County and is one of the best places to live in Tennessee. Living in Knoxville offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Knoxville there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals live in Knoxville and residents tend to lean conservative.

Is it expensive to live in Knoxville?

Knoxville scores high in value Residents enjoy a cost of living thats lower than the national average, which is reflected in reasonable housing, utility and transportation costs, according to the report. The average cost of a home and the average monthly rent are well below those of other large metro areas.

Is Parkridge Knoxville safe?

Do you feel safe walking alone at night in Parkridge? Extremely safe. Night or day, its a very safe place. Fairly safe.

How much money do you need to live comfortably in Knoxville TN?

For Tennessee, the report claimed a comfortable living required an annual salary of $41,877. If you are paid the states median wage, you would have to log 48 hours per week to earn that amount in a year.

How much snow does Knoxville get?

Knoxville Climate Normals and Records (records began in 1871)Average Rainfall .. 51.93Avg number of days max >= 90 F (POR) .. 34 daysAverage Snowfall .. 4.6Avg number of days min <= 32 F (POR) .. 68 daysMedian first frost .. October 24thMedian last frost .. April 14th3 more rows