Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Elizabethton, TN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$750
Population
13,890
Renter Mix
41% Rent
A historic college town in a rural setting
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Affordable
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Rural
West of the Appalachian Mountains, Elizabethton is a small rural college town filled with American history. The area is affordable and surrounded by an abundance of lush greenery ideal for outdoor activities. Hike or birdwatch at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, the first permanent American settlement outside the 13 original colonies. Feed ducklings as you stroll along the Doe River Covered Bridge, the oldest bridge in the state. The bridge serves as a picnic, park, live entertainment, and festival space.
Every year the town gathers for the annual Covered Bridge Celebration in downtown. Vendors sell antiques and handmade crafts, while musicians perform on a stage near the historic bridge. If you’re looking for more adventure, visit Cherokee National Forest. This park has 177 campsites, 181 trails, seven picnic areas, two shooting ranges, and more. This small town is close to several colleges: Northeast State Community College, Milligan College, and East Tennessee State University.
Explore the City
Shop locally at Downtown Elizabethton.
There are many ways to enjoy the outdoors in Elizabethton.
Quiet neighborhoods run along the Watauga River.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$42,376
Average: $56,523
Education
2,850
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,468
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Elizabethton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in Elizabethton, TN is $750 for one bedroom, $946 for two bedrooms, and $1,337 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elizabethton has increased by 3.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$750/month
422 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,129/month
316 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Elizabethton, TN is 2.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Elizabethton is 1.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,337. You can expect to pay 5.4% less for groceries, 8.8% less for utilities, and 14.3% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
371 Students
Public
Grades K-5
371 Students
Public
Grades K-8
354 Students
Public
Grades K-5
380 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
194 Students
Public
Grades K-8
354 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
194 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
619 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
433 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
433 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
886 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
449 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
315 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sycamore Shoals State Park
- Hands On! Museum
- Tipton-Hayden State Historic Site
- ETSU Arboretum
- Rocky Mount Living Musem
Airports
- Tri-Cities
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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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.