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Kingsport, TN vs Murfreesboro, TN

CategoryKingsport, TNMurfreesboro, TN
Housing
VerdictGood for nowGood for now
Median Price$163K

Lower price

$302K
Median Rent$778

Lower rent

$1K
Median Income$45K$57K

Higher income

Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk ScoreCar-dependent32/100

More walkable

Transit Score1/10039/100

Better transit

Bike Score1/100

More bikeable

N/A
Commute90 min50 min

Shorter commute

Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGood

Cleaner air

Moderate
Community
Schools7.8/10

Better schools

7.2/10
Best for
Families with kidsFirst‑time homebuyersPeople who enjoy a small‑town atmosphere
Families looking for good public schoolsMiddle‑income buyers seeking a suburban feelRemote workers who don’t mind a car for commuting

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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