Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
26%
Kingston, TN
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,025
Population
5,786
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Small-town living on the cusp of Knoxville
Riverside
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Scenic
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Suburban
Situated alongside the winding Clinch River, Kingston is a peaceful town brimming with historic charm. Kingston’s many quaint brick buildings and homes contribute to its small-town feel, in addition to its close-knit community.
Kingston is a natural playground, offering plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation at Kingston City Park and Fort Southwest Point as well as nearby Roane County Park and Watts Bar Lake. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is also just a short drive away from Kingston. Quick access to U.S. 70 and I-40 connects Kingston residents to nearby Knoxville and beyond.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,918
Average: $85,051
Education
983
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,496
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kingston has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Kingston, TN is $1,025 for one bedroom, and $941 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kingston has increased by 12.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,025/month
750 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Kingston, TN is 14.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Kingston is 14.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,025. You can expect to pay 11.3% less for groceries, 13.1% less for utilities, and 17.2% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kingston, TN is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
424 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
424 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
808 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
808 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
470 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
652 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
225 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Secret City Scenic Excursion Train
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- McGhee Tyson
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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.