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Powell, TN

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Small in size, but big on personality

Close-Knit Nature Laid-Back Rural

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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Powell, TN is $1,614 for one bedroom, $1,653 for two bedrooms, and $1,997 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Powell has increased by 22.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,614/month
777 Sq Ft
House
$2,431/month
1,818 Sq Ft
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Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

27

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Copper Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

482 Students

8
out of 10

Powell Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

805 Students

5
out of 10

Claxton Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

502 Students

4
out of 10

Powell Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

822 Students

5
out of 10

Powell High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,347 Students

4
out of 10

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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 February 2025.