Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Powell, TN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,543
Population
27,840
Renter Mix
22% Rent
Small in size, but big on personality
Close-Knit
•
Nature
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Laid-Back
Just north of Knoxville off I-75 lies the small, unincorporated community of Powell. Despite its unincorporated designation, it’s a venerable small town that has an identity all its own. A few antebellum homes still stand in the area, and the famous Airplane Service Station — around since the 1930s — is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Front Porch and Life House are two popular locally-owned spots for coffee and a bite to eat, but other than that it’s mostly familiar chains that cater to the area. There’s been a number of new apartment developments that have been constructed in the area, making this peaceful locale accessible to all. It may come as a surprise that Powell is just 15 minutes from Knoxville. After all, people travel much farther for laid-back locales like Powell.
Explore the City
Brickey-McCloud Elementary School offers resources including STEM programming and Arts education.
The North Knoxville Medical Center and Tennova Family YMCA sit on the western edge of Powell.
Calla Crossing offers new Colonial Revival homes in Powell.
You'll have plenty of opportunities for scenic views with a home in Powell.
Explore one of the many natural quarries found throughout Powell, Tennessee.
Powell High School is the Powell neighborhood's only public high school.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,682
Average: $88,116
Education
6,778
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,342
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Powell has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Powell, TN is $1,544 for one bedroom, $1,668 for two bedrooms, and $2,294 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Powell has decreased by -3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,544/month
734 Sq Ft
House
$2,169/month
1,592 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Powell, TN is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
456 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
852 Students
Copper Ridge Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
481 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
482 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
810 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,253 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- John Tarleton Park
Airports
- McGhee Tyson
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.