Knox County, TN home prices

Knox County, TN: the typical home is worth $381,763 as of 2026-05, up +1.0% over the past year and +224.5% since 2000. Listings run about $235/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $38,838 → 2026: $381,763 (9.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $381,763, homes in Knox County sit 48% above the Tennessee median ($258,138) and 63% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #11 of 95 Tennessee counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 52 days on the market, with 23% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.4× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~20% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,884/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,777/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Anderson County, TN ($318,117) · Union County, TN ($297,564) · Blount County, TN ($394,874) · Sevier County, TN ($407,581) · Loudon County, TN ($450,560) · Jefferson County, TN ($337,050)