Best In Tennessee Real Estate™: Knoxville

Knoxville ranks #4 of 10 Tennessee metros on median resident age—41 years—according to the latest ALEX Intelligence data. This stable, experienced demographic underpins a resilient housing market, even amid national headwinds. How does a median age of 41 shape real estate strategy in a city that’s neither young nor old? The answer lies in long-term stability and innovation from mid-career professionals. This data is sourced directly from ALEX Intelligence’s 2026 analysis: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-13-knoxville-standing-median-age-msa. How does your market compare? Median Resident Age, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Kingsport-Bristol — 46 years #2 Johnson City — 42 years #3 Morristown — 42 years #4 Knoxville — 41 years #5 Cleveland — 40 years #6 Chattanooga — 40 years #7 Jackson — 39 years #8 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin — 37 years #9 Memphis — 37 years #10 Clarksville — 32 years Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Harrison Keely (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=179166811; Slide 2: ElToAn123 (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=180630728; Slide 3: w_lemay (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=129423678; Slide 4: md. childress (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=56390921 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-13-knoxville-standing-median-age-msa 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