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Kingsport, TN

Bloomingdale is part of the Kingsport area. This page covers the whole metro.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Kingsport

Aerial view of the Eastman Chemical plant in Kingsport, TN
Aerial view of the Eastman Chemical plant in Kingsport, TN · Photo: Tennessee Valley Authority, Public domain
Bays Mountain Park
Bays Mountain Park · Photo: niemand und nichts, CC BY 2.0
Broad Street, Downtown Kingsport, TN
Broad Street, Downtown Kingsport, TN · Photo: AppalachianCentrist, CC BY-SA 4.0
What locals say

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Where it is
Kingsport
Kingsport in Tennessee
Tennessee in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of the center of the Kingsport area.

10
grocery stores
58
restaurants
4
coffee shops
24
parks
11
playgrounds
3
libraries
1
movie theater
1
live theater
1
museum
5
bookstores
2
gyms
1
bar
6
pharmacies
2
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 29,172 rented homes in the Kingsport area, 98% rent for under $2,000 a month and 99% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 73%
$1,000 to $1,499: 22%
$1,500 to $1,999: 2%
$2,000 to $2,499: 1%
$2,500 to $2,999: 0%
$3,000 or more: 1%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in the Kingsport area rents for under $1,000 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about under $2,000 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Public schools

3 public school districts in this county, with about 20,193 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Kingsport · Kingsport
7,784 students · 14.6 students per teacher · 12 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Sullivan County · Blountville
8,380 students · 13.8 students per teacher · 17 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Bristol · Bristol
4,029 students · 15.8 students per teacher · 9 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$246,243
What a typical home sells for across the Kingsport area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
23 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $2,958 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in TN. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Low
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$56,802
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.63% of home value a year
About $630 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
No state income tax
TN's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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