Here's what it costs to live in Kingsport, Tennessee, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $907 per month, while the typical home is valued around $234,100. Households earn a median of $52,490 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$52,490
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$907
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$234,100
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
56,262
Latest estimate
Median Age
43 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
7
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$796
Per month
Avg Home Value
$175,500
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 37617 | — | $814 | $200,000 |
| ZIP 37659 | — | $1,018 | $223,100 |
| ZIP 37660 | — | $778 | $162,600 |
| ZIP 37663 | — | $858 | $207,200 |
| ZIP 37664 | — | $752 | $188,400 |
| ZIP 37665 | — | $679 | $101,000 |
| ZIP 37857 | — | $674 | $146,200 |
January Avg
37°F
July Avg
76°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.5
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.2%
The cost of living index for Kingsport is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Kingsport is $907 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Kingsport is $52,490 per year.
The median home value in Kingsport is $234,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Kingsport is not yet available.
Tax data for Tennessee is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
