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Knoxville

Alcoa

#4 in Best Suburbs to Live in Knoxville Area
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Knoxville, TN
  • 14 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
    Alcoa is a suburb of Knoxville with a population of 9,633. Alcoa is in Blount County and is one of the best places to live in Tennessee. Living in Alcoa offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Alcoa and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Alcoa are highly rated.
    About Alcoa...
    Population
    9,633
    Suburb of
    Knoxville
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $128,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $785
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Alcoa Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      546.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      18.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      157.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      64.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      250
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,343.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      398.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      13%
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    Working in Alcoa

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $42,255
    National
    $55,322
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    Alcoa Reviews

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    Resident of Alcoa, my family and I love it. Springbrook park neighborhood is exceptional!!! The schools and community are very welcoming and there is so much diversity in this little city, it’s truly surprising! People genuinely care here! It’s literally a modern day Mayberry in color!!
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    I've moved all around the Knox area and Alcoa has by far been the best, the teachers are supportive and always around to help. It feels very safe and I feel like I have learned a lot.
    Alcoa is very friendly. The people are all welcoming and kind. The area is also very lush and green, with the exception of some litter. It is also safe at night, though certain places could use more light.
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