1 census tracts · pop 4,506 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.4/10
· range 5.4–5.4
South Knoxville is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Knoxville with 1 census tract and a population of 4,506 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.4/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 53% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 29% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,001/month sits 16% lower than the Knoxville citywide average ($1,191).
Risk score
5.4
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
South Knoxville vs KnoxvilleHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority47%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport80%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About South Knoxville
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for South Knoxville?
South Knoxville scores 5.4/10 (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.
Q2
How does South Knoxville compare to Knoxville overall?
South Knoxville scores 3.1 points higher than Knoxville overall (2.3/10). Renters spend 53% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $1,001 vs $1,191.
Q3
What is the average rent in South Knoxville?
Average gross rent in South Knoxville eviction risk is $1,001/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 53% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of South Knoxville residents are renters?
66% of South Knoxville households are renter-occupied (vs 53% in Knoxville). The neighborhood has 4,506 residents.
Q5
Is South Knoxville a high social-vulnerability area?
South Knoxville sits in the 73rd percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (moderately vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is South Knoxville for landlords?
South Knoxville eviction risk carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.4/10). 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.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of South Knoxville?
South Knoxville has 4,528 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (70.8%), Black (non-Hispanic) (15.6%), Other / Multiracial (8.6%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
