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35 discussions from residents and visitors

jaxrider2022

Kingsport is underrated, change my mind

Anyone else feel this way? You can expect to pay around $843 for rent here. Rent is about $843/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Kayden C.

Should I move to Kingsport or stay in Denver?

Curious what people think. My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Kingsport sits at 612.3 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $843 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Would love s...

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Arianna Carter

Things Kingsport needs to improve

I'm originally from Sacramento and The city has invested a lot in new development. What do you all think?

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James Gomez

Should I move to Kingsport or stay in Boston?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 55,807, Kingsport is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $203,000, which is actually reasonable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic...

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Declan D.

Dog-friendly places in Kingsport?

I work in food service and With a population of 55,807, Kingsport is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Kingsport sits at 612.3 per 100K. Household incomes average around $50,436 in Kingsport. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of...

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Nora Young

Kingsport vs Phoenix -which is better?

First post here. I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $203,000 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Any advice would be great. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisi...

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Santiago J.

Raising a family in Kingsport -thoughts?

Curious what people think. Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 16.6%, which is higher than I expected. Household incomes average around $50,436 in Kingsport. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Any advice would be great.

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peyton_rider

Moving from Nashville to Kingsport next month

First post here. I'm single, late 40s, and Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I overthinking this? Property taxes are high...

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Kayden Thomas

Best restaurants in Kingsport?

Random thought, It's a a smaller city city with about 55,807 people. Rent is about $843/month for a decent place. With a population of 55,807, Kingsport is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 16.6%, which is higher than I expected. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are gen...

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Charlotte C.

Job hunting in Kingsport -tips?

Hey, Been living here since 2013. With a population of 55,807, Kingsport is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The...

12 replies 8 upvotes jobs
Levi N.

Couple moving to Kingsport from out of state

I'm a remote worker and The median home value here is around $203,000, which is actually reasonable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I wrong here? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly ...

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Heather M.

How is the nightlife in Kingsport?

Been meaning to ask this. We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 16.6%, which is higher than I expected. The median home value here is around $203,000, which is actually reasonable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Thanks...

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Arianna Carter

Kingsport housing prices -when will it stop?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $843 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 55,807 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What do you all think?

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Carson Walker

Is Kingsport good for remote workers?

Alright, Been living here since 2015. Crime rate is something to consider -Kingsport sits at 612.3 per 100K. Median household income is $50,436, which feels on the lower side for the area. Homes are going for about $203,000 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. It's changin...

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Nora Young

Relocating to Kingsport, TN -pros and cons?

Hi all, I'm a college student here and Median household income is $50,436, which feels on the lower side for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Kingsport sits at 612.3 per 100K. With a population of 55,807, Kingsport is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's no...

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Cameron Jones

Should I move to Kingsport or stay in Phoenix?

Hey folks, Has anyone dealt with this? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Kinsley Bailey

Dog-friendly places in Kingsport?

Hey, Homes are going for about $203,000 on average. Median household income is $50,436, which feels on the lower side for the area. With a population of 55,807, Kingsport is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. Property taxes are high but you get good serv...

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Valentina Morales

Considering Kingsport vs Austin -help me decide

Rent is about $843/month for a decent place. Median household income is $50,436, which feels on the lower side for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of livi...

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Cameron Jones

Anyone work in healthcare in Kingsport?

We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. With a population of 55,807, Kingsport is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $843 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene...

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Melanie Ramos

Anyone else love living in Kingsport?

So, Poverty rate is 16.6%, which is higher than I expected. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Landon

Is it worth buying in Kingsport?

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $50,436, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can expect to pay around $843 for rent here. Poverty rate is 16.6%, which is higher than I expected. The median home value here is around $203,000, which is actua...

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Arianna Carter

Best areas to explore in Kingsport?

Hey, Median household income is $50,436, which feels on the lower side for the area. Household incomes average around $50,436 in Kingsport. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Has anyone dealt with this? Property taxes are high but you g...

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Austin Gutierrez

Healthcare options in Kingsport?

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are The median home value here is around $203,000, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. With a population of 55,807, Kingsport is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 55,807 people. It's a very ...

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Luke Jackson

Anyone work in healthcare in Kingsport?

Hey, Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 16.6%, which is higher than I expected. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thoughts?

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Levi N.

Housing in Kingsport compared to Miami

Anyone else feel this way? Would love some local perspective. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Levi N.

Biggest downsides of living in Kingsport?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $203,000, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $50,436 in Kingsport. Crime rate is something to consider -Kingsport sits at 612.3 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city,...

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Melanie Ramos

Cost of living reality check -Kingsport

Longtime lurker here, I'm retired and Rent is about $843/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. Anyone in a similar situation? Any help is appreciated. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Luke Jackson

Pros and cons of Kingsport after 12 years

Hey everyone, We're a young couple and Rent is about $843/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What do you all think? The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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