Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Kingsport

Affordability in Kingsport, TN

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Kingsport is $907 per month and the median household income is $52,490 per year. About 40% of Kingsport residents rent their homes, meaning a sizable share of the population is in the rental market.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Kingsport Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 431 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Kingsport

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Kingsport rates 39 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 20 (Minimal Transit) for public transit, and 22 for bikeability. Most residents will find a personal vehicle helpful for daily errands and commuting.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 18 public schools across 2 districts serve Kingsport, including 14 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Renting in Kingsport, TN

The median household income in Kingsport is $52,490 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median market rent sits at $907 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), giving context to why income-based and HUD-assisted housing can make a meaningful difference for renters here.

Kingsport has 12 income-based or HUD-assisted properties with 949 total units across the city. Rents at these properties are calculated as a percentage of your income rather than pegged to market rates, which can provide significant savings compared to the local median.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Of the 12 affordable properties mapped in Kingsport, 1 sits in a high-risk flood zone and the remaining 11 are not in a high-risk area. Renters considering that one property may want to ask management about flood insurance requirements and review FEMA flood maps for the specific address.