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Farragut.
About
Life in Farragut
Farragut is a prosperous suburb on the west side of the Knoxville area, along Fort Loudoun Lake, with high incomes. The median household income is $142,093, about 76% above the national median, 65% of adults hold a college degree, and about 85% of households own their home. Housing reflects that, with a median home value of $583,400, and Zillow's estimate has jumped about 42% in five years.
Farragut at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Foreign-Born
7.1%
Broadband Internet
96.7%
of households
Population Growth
+6.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.1% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Farragut: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Farragut, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (22.8%), and 2.1% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
22.4%
of residents
65 and Older
22.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.0%
of households
Married Couples
70.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.66
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 65% above TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Farragut
In Farragut, rent runs 65% above the TN average, and home values are 103% above the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,120
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
84.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1992
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $689,308 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below TN average
Unemployment in Farragut and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Farragut is 0.7 percentage points lower than the TN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Farragut Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Knoxville, TN metro area
Commute21.9 min avg
How Farragut residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Farragut, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Small hub1.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 142 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 49% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Knox County Sheriff's Office, which covers Farragut, runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
167.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
720
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Knox County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Knox County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Knox County, which includes Farragut, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $102,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.7M |
| 2022 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,000 |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2019 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $32.5M |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Knox County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Knox County, which includes Farragut, is typically good — 230 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
230
per year
Moderate Days
134
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Knox County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Farragut has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
57.3"
Annual Snowfall
4.0"
Hot Days/Year
43
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
76
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 28°F | 4.99" |
| Feb | 53°F | 31°F | 5.22" |
| Mar | 62°F | 37°F | 5.09" |
| Apr | 71°F | 46°F | 5.16" |
| May | 79°F | 55°F | 4.29" |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 4.24" |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 5.12" |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 3.82" |
| Sep | 84°F | 60°F | 4.25" |
| Oct | 73°F | 48°F | 3.02" |
| Nov | 61°F | 37°F | 4.14" |
| Dec | 52°F | 31°F | 5.86" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Farragut
Uninsured
2.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Farragut's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Parkwest Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Knoxville
Fort Loudoun Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Lenoir City
East Tennessee Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 10.4 mi away · Knoxville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Farragut
Farragut's student/teacher ratio is 17.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 65.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
65.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Farragut (within 15 miles)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 8,745 students · in-state tuition $19,360 · 45% graduate · median earnings $45,099 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,005 students · in-state tuition $40,658 · 53% graduate · median earnings $50,006 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Obed Wild & Scenic River, 28 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Farragut
Farragut has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Obed Wild & Scenic River (28 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Obed Wild & Scenic River
Wild & Scenic River
28 mi awayGreat Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
42 mi awayBig South Fork National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
53 mi awayCumberland Gap National Historical Park
National Historical Park
61 mi awayAndrew Johnson National Historic Site
National Historic Site
78 mi awayMill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
88 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
89 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Farragut
Farragut Branch Library
417 N. Campbell Station Road, Knoxville
Cities Near Farragut
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Farragut?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Farragut FAQ
Is Farragut, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Farragut's median rent is $1,966/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $142,093/year. Median home value is $583,400.
Is Farragut, Tennessee safe?⌄
Farragut is policed by the Knox County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 168 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 720 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Farragut, Tennessee?⌄
Farragut has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Farragut, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Farragut is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,966/month and median household income is $142,093/year. The median home value is $583,400. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Farragut, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Farragut is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from