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Farragut, Tennessee, in Knox county, is 14 miles W of Knoxville, Tennessee (center to center) and 146 miles S of Lexington, Kentucky. The town is in the Knoxville area. There are 17,720 residents in Farragut.
In Farragut, about 74% of adults are married. When people think of Farragut, they might picture couples and families, not singles.
In 2000, Farragut had a median family income of $91,423. Most of the residents of Farragut tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. Farragut is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the town. People say that Farragut is full of unmarried people with good incomes.
Farragut folks tended to give their money ($3,500) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Farragut that were owner-occupied was 90%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Farragut, but this often equates to better schools and government services.
In Farragut, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Farragut strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | ![]() |
Comparing Farragut to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
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