Knoxville metro, TN relocation guide
Moving to Alcoa, TN
$354,900Median listing price
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About Alcoa
Alcoa is a city of about 10,978 (2020 Census) in Blount County, founded in 1919 as the company town of the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA). It sits directly beside Maryville — the two are often called the "twin cities" of Blount County — and functions as a close-in Knoxville suburb with its own city school district.
Home prices in Alcoa
The median listing price in Alcoa is $354,900.
Top places in Alcoa
- Springbrook Park ("Duck Pond") — the city's signature park with the pond, trails, and the Alcoa greenway.
- McGhee Tyson Airport — commercial air service minutes away (located in Alcoa).
- Alcoa/Maryville Greenway — multi-use trail connecting Alcoa and Maryville.
- Downtown Maryville (adjacent) — Capitol and Palace theaters, dining, and Maryville College.
- Louisville Point Park (nearby, on Fort Loudoun Lake).
- Foothills Mall area — regional shopping just south in Maryville.
Commuting from Alcoa
- Approximate drive to downtown Knoxville: ~20–25 minutes via US-129 (Alcoa Highway) (approximate; traffic, route, and exact origin vary).
Schools in Alcoa
Public schools: Alcoa City Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Alcoa FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Alcoa, TN?
The median listing price in Alcoa is $354,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Alcoa, TN?
Approximate drive to downtown Knoxville: ~20–25 minutes via US-129 (Alcoa Highway) (approximate; traffic, route, and exact origin vary). - Which school district serves Alcoa, TN?
Alcoa is served by Alcoa City Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.