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.
Median Household Income
$52,490
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$907
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$234,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$891
Per month
Avg Home Value
$225,800
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Kingsport?
The cost of living index for Kingsport is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Kingsport?
The median gross rent in Kingsport is $907 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Kingsport?
The median household income in Kingsport is $52,490 per year.
What is the median home value in Kingsport?
The median home value in Kingsport is $234,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Kingsport?
Air quality data for Kingsport is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Kingsport?
Tax data for Tennessee is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
