Kingsport, TN vs Smyrna, 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
Smyrna
67.9
#1374 nationally
Smyrna leads in median household income ($76,115 vs $46,892). Kingsport leads in walk score (28 vs 20). Kingsport leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 26.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kingsport, TN | Smyrna, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#773) | 67.9 (#1374) |
| Population | 54,644 | 57,418 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,123 | $406,036 |
| Median Household Income | $46,892 | $76,115 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.6 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 103 |
| 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+
67.9 Score
Smyrna, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$406,036
Population
57,418
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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