Apartments for rent in Kingsport, TN

A small city in Tennessee, Kingsport has a population of slightly less than 53,000. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (22%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the city's residents, at an average age of just under 43, skew older than most cities in Tennessee. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 62% of residents own their homes. Renters in the city benefit from a relatively low average rent of $655 per month, which is $228 a month less than the state average.

There are three primary industries in Kingsport: healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. Together, these industries make up 19% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, making it the top field in the city. With an average annual income of around $55,000, Kingsport workers bring in less than the average Tennessee resident. The city's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average, Kingsport has a large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have a high school degree or GED (25%). In addition, 11% have a Bachelor's degree and 6% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree.

With an average commute time of about 20 minutes, shorter than most cities in the state, Kingsport residents are well aware that it isn't overly time-consuming to get to work. Driving is the prevailing means of commuting to work, chosen by 37% of residents, while public transportation is not used much. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.