Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Kingsport
Kingsport, TN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$999
Population
58,152
Renter Mix
37% Rent
A historic city set in the mountains of eastern Tennessee.
Outdoor adventures
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Historic Downtown
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Family-Friendly
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Riverfront
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Mountains
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Follow I-81 northeast out of Knoxville, Tennessee or I-26 north from Asheville, North Carolina and you'll discover Kingsport just north of the intersection of the two Interstates. Kingsport sits just south of the Virginia/Tennessee border and is part of the Tri-Cities Region, with the other two cities being Bristol and Johnson City. This region is home to roughly 500,000 residents.
Kingsport is a historic city, dating back to 1771. The historic downtown shopping district features a variety of boutiques, restaurants, bakeries, and a farmer's market. Several events also take place downtown, including the Downtown Kingsport Wine Festival. Downtown's Antique District contains several antique shops, and the area features hiking trails such as the Heritage Trail, the Quilt Trail, and the Sculpture Walk.
Set in the mountains of eastern Tennessee, Kingsport takes full advantage of the surrounding beauty. Your Kingsport apartment will provide ample opportunities for outdoor adventure, from hiking to snow skiing. Bay Mountain Park covers 3,550 acres and includes a 44-acre lake, a planetarium, an adventure ropes course with a 300-foot zip line, 38 miles of hiking trails, and a nature center.
Explore the City
Downtown Kingsport is the go-to spot for shopping and dining at local businesses.
Kingsport maintains more than 100 miles of trails and nearly 40 parks and recreational hubs.
Bristol Motor Speedway is a thrilling destination for motorsports enthusiasts in Kingsport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$40,775
Average: $68,543
Education
13,847
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
24,976
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kingsport has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Kingsport, TN is $855 for a studio, $998 for one bedroom, $1,214 for two bedrooms, and $1,380 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kingsport has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$998/month
724 Sq Ft
House
$1,960/month
1,550 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Kingsport, TN is 9.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Kingsport is 15.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $855 - $1,380. You can expect to pay 3.0% less for groceries, 14.2% less for utilities, and 10.5% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kingsport, TN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
543 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
487 Students
Public
Grades K-5
453 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
415 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
399 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
955 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
750 Students
Sullivan Heights Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
692 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
327 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
270 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,514 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
711 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
433 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Warrior's Path State Park
- Bays Mountain Raptor Center
- Bays Mountain Observatory
- Bays Mountain Park
- Bays Mountain Planetarium
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 February 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.