Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Morristown
Morristown, TN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$996
Population
31,614
Renter Mix
44% Rent
A historic city in the hills of eastern Tennessee
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Morristown is a fairly small city positioned about forty miles northeast of Knoxville just off of Interstate 81. The city’s rich history is packed with stories that have formed the local identity: legendary frontiersman Davy Crockett spent his formative years in and around Morristown, and the surrounding area saw numerous skirmishes during the Civil War.
Downtown Morristown is packed with beautifully preserved historic buildings and features a unique double-decker sidewalk system connecting all the second-floor businesses along Main Street, forming a complex known as the Skymart. Locals enjoy ample opportunities to spend quality time outdoors, from golfing at The Country Club to relaxing by the reservoir at Panther Creek State Park to hiking and camping in the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$36,670
Average: $51,050
Education
5,644
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,410
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Morristown has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Morristown, TN is $996 for one bedroom, $1,146 for two bedrooms, and $1,485 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Morristown has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$996/month
609 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Morristown, TN is 11.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Morristown is 21.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,485. You can expect to pay 6.0% less for groceries, 5.3% less for utilities, and 16.7% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
525 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
612 Students
Public
Grades K-5
606 Students
Public
Grades K-5
266 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
215 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
579 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
561 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
627 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,572 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,506 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Panther Creek State Park
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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.