Neighborhood · Knoxville, TN

North Knoxville Eviction Risk: Moderate

1 census tracts · pop 2,524 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.1/10 · range 5.1–5.1

North Knoxville is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Knoxville with 1 census tract and a population of 2,524 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.1/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 45% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 16% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,085/month sits 9% lower than the Knoxville citywide average ($1,191).

Risk score

5.1

Moderate

1 tracts · population-weighted

North Knoxville vs Knoxville How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

45.4% +42%

Knoxville: 31.9%

Average gross rent

$1,085 -9%

Knoxville: $1,191

Average HH income

$64,779 +27%

Knoxville: $50,994

Poverty rate

17.5% -14%

Knoxville: 20.5%

Renter share

25.3% -53%

Knoxville: 53.4%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across North Knoxville and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 5.1–5.1

Why North Knoxville scores 5.1

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 1.9–1.9 across tracts

1.9

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 4.2–4.2 across tracts

4.2

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 2.5–2.5 across tracts

2.5

Rent control risk

45% of income on rent · Range 1.0–1.0 across tracts

1.0

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 2.0–2.0 across tracts

2.0

Tenant organizing strength

25% renter households · Range 2.0–2.0 across tracts

2.0

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 2.5–2.5 across tracts

2.5

Economic stress

17.5% below poverty line · Range 4.4–4.4 across tracts

4.4

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 2.0–2.0 across tracts

2.0

Risk score comparison

North Knoxville vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in North Knoxville

Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
47093001800	5.1	2,524	45%	$1,085

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 46

Pop-weighted across 1 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 59%ile

Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden

Household characteristics 24%ile

Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+

Racial/ethnic minority 37%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 49%ile

Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle

Frequently asked

About North Knoxville

What is the eviction-risk score for North Knoxville?

North Knoxville scores 5.1/10 (Moderate tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.

How does North Knoxville compare to Knoxville overall?

North Knoxville scores 2.8 points higher than Knoxville overall (2.3/10). Renters spend 45% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $1,085 vs $1,191.

What is the average rent in North Knoxville?

Average gross rent in North Knoxville eviction risk is $1,085/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 45% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of North Knoxville residents are renters?

25% of North Knoxville households are renter-occupied (vs 53% in Knoxville). The neighborhood has 2,524 residents.

Is North Knoxville a high social-vulnerability area?

North Knoxville sits in the 46th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (less vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

How safe is North Knoxville for landlords?

North Knoxville eviction risk carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.1/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Knoxville as a whole (2.3/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of North Knoxville?

North Knoxville has 2,560 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (78.8%), Other / Multiracial (10.2%), Black (non-Hispanic) (6.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near North Knoxville

5.9 Old North Knoxville 2 tracts · pop 5,425 5.9 Arlington 2 tracts · pop 6,898 4.8 Loveland 2 tracts · pop 6,162 6.2 Happy Holler 3 tracts · pop 8,378 6.1 Downtown Knoxville 8 tracts · pop 26,258 4.8 Harrill Hills 2 tracts · pop 7,494

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Knoxville

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to North Knoxville.

5.1 Whites Village 3 tracts · pop 11,003 5.1 Burlington 1 tracts · pop 1,439 4.9 Greenwood Heights 2 tracts · pop 7,320 4.9 Cain Vista 1 tracts · pop 4,583 4.8 Harrill Hills 2 tracts · pop 7,494 4.8 Oakland 1 tracts · pop 3,091

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