In Polk, Tennessee, the median home price is $251,467; median household income is $62,522; the population is 17,898; schools rate 5.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 224.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 31.4 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Polk at a glance
Population
17,898
Median Household Income
$62,522
Typical Home Value
$251,467
School District Rating
5.8
Violent Crime Rate
224.1
Avg Commute Time
31.4
About Polk
Polk has a population of 17,898. The median home value is $251,467, 27% below the Tennessee median. Median household income is $62,522 (10% below the Tennessee median). The most populated towns are 2, 1, and 3.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Polk
3 towns, by population.
Polk at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Polk?
- Polk has a population of 17,898 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Polk?
- The median home value in Polk is $251,467. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Polk?
- Median household income in Polk is $62,522 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Polk in?
- Polk is in Tennessee.
- How many towns are in Polk?
- Polk contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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