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Knoxville, Tennessee · ZIP 37921

Knoxville — ZIP 37921

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Knoxville (37921) scores 42/100 — Below Average for Knoxville. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $296K.

42OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share23%
Property crime share77%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index39/100
Avg math proficiency18%
Avg reading proficiency27%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100
Typical home value$296K
Median rent$1,768/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$296K

Median Rent

$1,768/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

9,001

Violent Crime

1,913

Property Crime

7,088

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Knox County, Tennessee (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Beaumont Elementary/MagnetKG–05504
41%
51%
Pleasant Ridge ElementaryPK–05299
27%
37%
Emerald AcademyKG–08451
21%
23%
West Haven ElementaryPK–05341
17%
27%
Lonsdale ElementaryPK–05537
9%
16%
West View ElementaryPK–05204
8%
17%
Maynard ElementaryPK–05109
5%
15%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

29,064

Median Income

$60K

Homeownership

60%

Median Age

34.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 37921 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 37921 has a school score of 39/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 37921 is approximately $296K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 37921 in Knoxville has an overall NeighborScore of 42/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.