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Kingston, TN

Kingston, TN.

Population: 16,984 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kingston, TN is $337,171 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $430,000 after a median 47 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,352/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, icestorm, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$337,171

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$337,171
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.2%
5-year appreciation
+36.5%
10-year appreciation
+100.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$337,171
House Price Index (state)
475.9 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$430,000
Median list price
$337,500
Median price per sqft
$193
1-year sale-price change
-49.9%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
101
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+3.1%
Days to pending
55 days
New listings (monthly)
27

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,352/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$758/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$948/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,160/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,508/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Cherokee Middle School, Kingston Elementary, Midway Elementary, Midway High School, Roane County High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, landslide, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 70% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Clinch River Corporation (8.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.0 in
Annual snowfall
0.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
258
Days with Moderate air quality
97
Highest AQI recorded (year)
106

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,753
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,761

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Obed Wild & Scenic River (21 mi)
National parks include
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Meadowlake Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
ROANE MEDICAL CENTER, METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER OF OAK RIDGE, RIDGEVIEW PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL AND CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+513 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
25.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,381
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
66.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,010
Average weekly wage
$1,641
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Administrative Services, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
241

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

KingstonState medianUS median
Median home value$337,171$269,649$289,727
Median sale price$430,000$315,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days73 days51 days
Typical rent$1,352/mo$1,597/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,381$970$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Kingston, TN?
$337,171.
What is the median sale price in Kingston, TN?
$430,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Kingston, TN?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in Kingston, TN?
Typical rent: $1,352/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kingston, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, landslide, lightning, strongWind.
Is Kingston, TN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Kingston, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 70% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kingston, TN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kingston, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kingston, TN?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Kingston, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kingston, TN?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kingston, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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