Cost of living in the Kingsport Metro Area
5 counties across TN and VA. Population: 309,580.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Kingsport Metro Area
Average rent across the Kingsport-Bristol metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Kingsport Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 5 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Kingsport Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Kingsport Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 5 counties in the Kingsport Metro Area
The Kingsport-Bristol metro area includes 5 counties across TN and VA. Sorted by population.
- Sullivan County TN$2,626/moPop159,693 Rent$824/mo Income$56,802/yrSullivan County TN 159,693 $824/mo $56,802/yr $2,626/mo
- Hawkins County TN$2,596/moPop57,446 Rent$824/mo Income$55,278/yrHawkins County TN 57,446 $824/mo $55,278/yr $2,596/mo
- Washington County VA$2,896/moPop53,913 Rent$824/mo Income$62,774/yrWashington County VA 53,913 $824/mo $62,774/yr $2,896/mo
- Scott County VA$2,925/moPop21,504 Rent$824/mo Income$45,136/yrScott County VA 21,504 $824/mo $45,136/yr $2,925/mo
- Bristol city VA$2,866/moPop17,024 Rent$824/mo Income$44,706/yrBristol city VA 17,024 $824/mo $44,706/yr $2,866/mo
Compare counties in the Kingsport Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Kingsport Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Kingsport Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Kingsport-Bristol metro area is approximately $2,701 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 5 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Kingsport Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Kingsport-Bristol metro area is $824 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Kingsport Metro Area?
Hawkins County, TN is the most affordable county in the Kingsport-Bristol metro area at approximately $2,596 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Kingsport Metro Area?
Scott County, VA is the most expensive county in the Kingsport-Bristol metro area at approximately $2,925 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Kingsport Metro Area?
The Kingsport-Bristol metro area covers 5 counties across TN and VA. The five largest by population are Sullivan County, Hawkins County, Washington County, Scott County, Bristol city.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.