Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area's all-transactions index changed +3.0% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +2.6% for Tennessee and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 225th of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +3.0%
- 5-year change
- +60.3%
- Since Q1 1995
- +293%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 225th
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA vs Tennessee and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA: 393.4
- Tennessee: 413.2
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | TN | U.S. | Gap vs TN | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.0% | +2.6% | +3.0% | +0.4 pts | −0.0 pts |
| 3 years | +17.2% | +11.8% | +12.9% | +5.4 pts | +4.4 pts |
| 5 years | +60.3% | +50.0% | +41.3% | +10.3 pts | +19.0 pts |
| 10 years | +109% | +119% | +93.3% | −10.4 pts | +15.4 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +293% | +313% | +292% | −19.9 pts | +1.8 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 376 · Johnson City, TN area | TN | +4.3% | +61.8% | +302% | 44% |
| 242 · Bristol, VA area | VA | +3.0% | +60.3% | +293% | 42% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA area
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA area's index peaked in Q4 2008, fell 6.5% to its low in Q2 2012, and regained its peak in Q3 2016, about 7.8 years after the top. Today it sits +108% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q4 2008 | Q2 2012 | -6.5% | Q3 2016 (7.8 yrs) | +108% |
| TN | Q1 2008 | Q2 2011 | -8.9% | Q2 2015 (7.2 yrs) | +134% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA area's index has changed +77.7% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | TN after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -0.8% | -1.2% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +6.8% | +1.9% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +29.2% | +20.9% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +50.0% | +57.5% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +77.7% | +86.6% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +278% | $1,133,058 |
| Q2 2000 | +213% | $939,031 |
| Q2 2005 | +145% | $734,155 |
| Q2 2010 | +118% | $654,945 |
| Q2 2015 | +112% | $636,608 |
| Q2 2020 | +81.8% | $545,424 |
| Q2 2021 | +60.3% | $480,821 |
| Q2 2023 | +17.2% | $351,654 |
| Q2 2025 | +3.0% | $309,002 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area shows changes of +3.0% over one year, +60.3% over five years, and +109% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +293% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved −0.0 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +19.0 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.