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Kingsport, TN metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of July 2026

Buyer's

What is Kingsport, TN metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
33
Inventory Health25%
26
Affordability20%
33
Economic Strength20%No data
50
Rental Yield15%
44

Where is Kingsport, TN metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Kingsport, TN metro area is classified as Mature holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

What’s the forecast for Kingsport, TN metro area?

Our model forecasts Kingsport, TN metro area’s home prices to hold flat over the next 12 months (high confidence).

This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.

Kingsport, TN metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$280K▲ +3.9%
Median Days on Market53 days▲ +3.9%
Months of Supply3.7▲ +23.3%
Homes for Sale1,365▲ +16.4%
Homes Sold370-4.4%
Median Price / Sq Ft$166▲ +2.4%

How has Kingsport, TN metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 36
12-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kingsport, TN metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of July 2026, Kingsport, TN metro area is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 36 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Kingsport, TN metro area?

The median sale price in Kingsport, TN metro area is $280K, having risen 3.9% over the past year.

How affordable is Kingsport, TN metro area?

Kingsport, TN metro area scores 33 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Kingsport, TN metro area's Alpha Score?

Kingsport, TN metro area's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (50/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (26/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

Want the live, interactive view of Kingsport, TN metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.