Kingsport, TN vs Murfreesboro, TN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Kingsport
73.2
#773 nationally
Murfreesboro
65
#1659 nationally
Murfreesboro leads in median household income ($70,451 vs $46,892). Kingsport leads in cost of living index (82 vs 109). Kingsport leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 27.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kingsport, TN | Murfreesboro, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#773) | 65 (#1659) |
| Population | 54,644 | 165,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,123 | $430,142 |
| Median Household Income | $46,892 | $70,451 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 25 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 11.5 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.0 | R+21.8 |
C
73.2 Score
Kingsport, TN
Model City in the Appalachians
Median Home
$257,123
Population
54,644
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Southeast
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D
65 Score
Murfreesboro, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$430,142
Population
165,430
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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