1 census tracts · pop 3,761 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.4/10
· range 4.4–4.4
Thorn Grove is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Knoxville with 1 census tract and a population of 3,761 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.4/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 50% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 10% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $929/month sits 22% lower than the Knoxville citywide average ($1,191).
Risk score
4.4
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Thorn Grove vs KnoxvilleHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority15%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport62%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About Thorn Grove
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Thorn Grove?
Thorn Grove scores 4.4/10 (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 Thorn Grove compare to Knoxville overall?
Thorn Grove scores 2.1 points higher than Knoxville overall (2.3/10). Renters spend 50% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $929 vs $1,191.
Q3
What is the average rent in Thorn Grove?
Average gross rent in Thorn Grove is $929/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 50% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Thorn Grove residents are renters?
26% of Thorn Grove households are renter-occupied (vs 53% in Knoxville). The neighborhood has 3,761 residents.
Q5
Is Thorn Grove a high social-vulnerability area?
Thorn Grove sits in the 44th 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.
Q6
How safe is Thorn Grove for landlords?
Thorn Grove carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.4/10). 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 Thorn Grove?
Thorn Grove has 3,515 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (88.5%), Hispanic / Latino (7.3%), Other / Multiracial (3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
