Living in Karns, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Karns · Census data 2020–2024
Karns has 4,115 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $100,043 (44% higher than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $328,600, the median rent is $1,765/month.
Karns at a glance
- Population
- 4,115
- Median age
- 33.6State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $100,043State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $328,600State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,765/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 77.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Karns a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the Tennessee median; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 9.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Karns
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Karns the median home value is $328,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,765 per month, which is 15% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,814 a month in housing costs.
Karns median household income
The median household income in Karns is $100,043 and the income per person is $38,335. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Karns: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,519
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.6%
- Vacant
- 0.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.73
Karns demographics
- Population
- 4,115
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 30.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 1,507
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Karns ›
Education in Karns
43.5% of adults 25 and older in Karns have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Karns
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 20.7%
- Drive alone
- 71.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Karns vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karns | 4,115 | $100,043 | $328,600 | $1,765 |
| Powell | 13,739 | $82,434 | $299,400 | $1,276 |
| Farragut | 24,634 | $142,093 | $583,400 | $1,966 |
| Clinton | 10,239 | $68,882 | $225,000 | $962 |
| Knoxville | 195,185 | $54,039 | $239,700 | $1,191 |
| Oak Ridge | 32,693 | $72,311 | $270,200 | $1,131 |
| Louisville | 4,383 | $89,744 | $379,900 | $950 |
| Halls | 10,272 | $90,933 | $321,300 | $1,178 |
| Oliver Springs | 3,281 | $51,183 | $180,900 | $523 |
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Karns ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Karns: FAQ
What is the median household income in Karns, TN?
The median household income in Karns is $100,043, 44% higher than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Karns?
The median home value in Karns is $328,600, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Karns?
The median gross rent in Karns is $1,765 per month, about 15% of household income.
Is Karns, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the Tennessee median; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 9.5%.
What is the median age in Karns?
The median age in Karns is 33.6 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Karns?
The average commute to work in Karns is 26 minutes; 20.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Karns?
The unemployment rate in Karns is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Karns?
43.5% of adults in Karns have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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