City in Tennessee, United States

Kingsport

$249kMedian Home
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Kingsport is a city in Sullivan and Hawkins counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It lies along the Holston River and had a population of 55,442 at the 2020 census. It is the largest city in the Kingsport–Bristol metropolitan area, which had 307,613 residents in 2020. The metro area is a component of the larger Tri-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia, with a population of 508,260 in 2020.

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Where It Is

Location Context
Kingsport, Tennessee
Latitude36.55°
Longitude-82.56°
Population53k
Altitude1,211 ft

State Context

TennesseeU.S. state

Tennessee, officially the State of Tennessee, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Kentucky to the north, Virginia to the northeast, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, Arkansas to the southwest, and Missouri to the northwest. Tennessee is the 36th-largest by area and the 15th-most populous of the 50 states. According to the United States Census Bureau, the state's estimated population as of 2024 is 7.22 million.Wikipedia

Income tax: NoneAvg sales tax: 9.55%Property tax: 0.56%Official school data available

About the Region

Upper South

Tennessee has become one of the most-watched states for domestic relocation. Nashville's explosive growth reflects its status as a major entertainment hub and Tennessee's zero personal income tax, while Chattanooga and Knoxville have built distinct identities around outdoor culture and post-industrial reinvention. The Great Smoky Mountains — the most visited national park in the country — anchor a regional tourism economy and define the geography of eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina.

Kentucky sits at the confluence of Southern culture, Appalachian heritage, and Midwest pragmatism. Louisville's bourbon trail and horse country around Lexington give the state an identity that punches above its economic weight. West Virginia's New River Gorge and Seneca Rocks have drawn a new wave of outdoor tourists and remote workers, though much of the state continues to navigate the long-term economic consequences of coal's decline.

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City Profile

Median Age45 yrs
College Educated30%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home10%of workforce
Poverty Rate20%
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Cost of Living

Housing
$1k/mo
Median rent
$249k
Median home price
Rent burden33% of income
Household Income
$48k
Median annual
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Livability

Safety Score
55
School Rating
7.8/10
Internet
Fiber
3%
Cable
94%
address availability
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Current Conditions

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