Question 1

Is 37920 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 37920 in Knoxville has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Knoxville city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 37920 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 37920?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 37920 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 37920. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 37920 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Knoxville. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 37920?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 37920 is approximately $323K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 37920 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 37920 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 37920 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 37920 has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100, placing it in the moderate range for Knoxville. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 66/100, 37920 scores similarly to the middle tier of Knoxville neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Knoxville — ZIP 37920

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
South Doyle Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Dogwood Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Bonny Kate Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
South Doyle High School	09–12	—	—	—
Gap Creek Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Mt Olive Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
New Hopewell Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Mooreland Heights Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
South Knox Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Montgomery Village Child Development Center Inc.	PK–PK	—	—	—