The typical Knoxville home was worth $368,965 in September 2026, up 1% in a year and more than double its 2016 value, Zillow's index shows.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Home values come from the Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for the city of Knoxville, with data through September 2026, and from the FHFA House Price Index for the Knoxville metro area through the second quarter of 2026.
The typical home in Knoxville was worth $368,965 in September 2026, according to Zillow’s Home Value Index. That is up 1% from $365,375 a year earlier, and more than double the $164,057 of September 2016. Prices climbed fastest in 2021 and 2022 and have barely moved since spring 2026: the index peaked at $369,087 in April and has held within a few hundred dollars since.
Where to check the numbers
- Zillow research data: zillow.com/research/data
- FHFA House Price Index: fhfa.gov/data/hpi
- Your own home’s appraised value: Knox County Property Assessor, 865-215-2360, property lookup
- Recent sales near you: our weekly real estate transfers
Ten years of Knoxville home values
| September | Typical value | Change in a year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $164,057 | |
| 2018 | $187,587 | |
| 2020 | $212,813 | |
| 2021 | $259,861 | +22.1% |
| 2022 | $318,003 | +22.4% |
| 2023 | $347,148 | +9.2% |
| 2024 | $363,823 | +4.8% |
| 2025 | $365,375 | +0.4% |
| 2026 | $368,965 | +1.0% |
Zillow’s index tracks the middle third of homes by value and is smoothed and seasonally adjusted, so it moves more slowly than the sale prices in a single month.
Knoxville and its neighbors
Knoxville sits in the middle of the area. Farragut, about 15 miles west, is the most expensive place nearby at $689,308. Powell, about six miles north, is close to the city at $360,480. Knox County as a whole was $377,971 in August 2026, Zillow’s latest county figure, a little above the city.
| Place | September 2026 | A year earlier | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farragut | $689,308 | $677,607 | +1.7% |
| Maryville | $393,180 | $383,298 | +2.6% |
| Seymour | $370,228 | $363,642 | +1.8% |
| Knoxville | $368,965 | $365,375 | +1.0% |
| Powell | $360,480 | $351,920 | +2.4% |
| Clinton | $332,436 | $321,472 | +3.4% |
| Alcoa | $319,553 | $311,902 | +2.5% |
How fast homes sell
The median listing in the Knoxville metro went under contract in 27 days in August 2026, Zillow’s median days to pending. A year earlier it was 24 days, and in June 2026 it was 18 days. Late summer is usually slower than spring.
The federal index
The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s House Price Index, which follows repeat sales of the same homes with conventional mortgages, stood at 444.12 for the Knoxville metro in the second quarter of 2026, up about 3.9% from 427.53 a year earlier. The FHFA measures the whole metro area, not the city alone, and its figures are index points, not dollars.
The census figure
The Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey put the median value of an owner-occupied home in Knoxville at $239,700, against $320,900 for Knox County. That is an older, owner-reported figure averaged over five years, which is why it is far below Zillow’s current index.
What this means for you
- Buying: prices in the city have been flat for six months, and homes are taking longer to sell than in the spring.
- Selling: your county appraisal changed this year with the 2026 reappraisal; see our property taxes guide for how that affects your bill.
Related guides: moving to Knoxville, Knoxville population and growth and building permits and zoning.
Home values and zoned schools for 11 areas of the city are in our Knoxville neighborhoods guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Knoxville, Tennessee?
Zillow’s Home Value Index put the typical Knoxville home at $368,965 in September 2026. That is a modeled value for mid-priced homes, not an average sale price.
Are home prices going up in Knoxville?
Slowly now. Zillow’s index rose 1% from September 2025 to September 2026, after jumping 22% in 2021 and 2022. The FHFA index for the Knoxville metro rose about 3.9% in the year to the second quarter of 2026.
How fast are homes selling in Knoxville?
The median listing in the Knoxville metro went under contract in 27 days in August 2026, up from 24 days a year earlier, according to Zillow.
Is Knoxville cheaper than Farragut?
Yes. In September 2026 Zillow’s typical value was $368,965 in Knoxville and $689,308 in Farragut. Powell was $360,480 and Maryville $393,180.
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