Best In Tennessee Real Estate™: Knoxville

Knoxville’s incoming households earn 15.9% more on average than those leaving—making it the top income gap in Tennessee. This isn’t just about affordability; it’s about strategic migration toward sustainable, high-value living. The data comes from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income Migration Data, 2022–23, published by ALEX Intelligence on October 12, 2026: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-12-knoxville-mig-agi-gap. How does this shift compare to other markets? What does it mean for long-term real estate value in East Tennessee? Share your insights. Income Gap Between Arriving and Departing Households, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Internal Revenue Service 2023) #1 Fulton County, GA — $115,289 #2 Mecklenburg County, NC — $103,893 #3 Cook County, IL — $103,744 #4 Orange County, CA — $102,913 #5 Palm Beach County, FL — $102,898 #6 Clark County, NV — $101,429 #7 Broward County, FL — $91,239 #8 Maricopa County, AZ — $91,161 #9 San Diego County, CA — $90,517 #10 Lee County, FL — $88,936 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: w_lemay (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=129425614; Slide 2: w_lemay (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=129425600; Slide 3: Antony-22 (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=167606665; Slide 4: ElToAn123 (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=180630728 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-12-knoxville-mig-agi-gap View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902