Best Places to Live in Elizabethton, Tennessee

Elizabethton, TN is an inviting town northeast of Johnson City full of amazing places to explore like Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area presenting its distinctive landscape or Doe River great for outdoor activities; their annual event Carter County Apple Festival brings people together with food and games every October. Small city / college town - Northeastern tip of Tennessee.

State: Tennessee
County: Carter County
Metro Area: Johnson City Metro Area
City: Elizabethton

Zip Codes: 37643 37682
Cost of Living: -23.5% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 1662 ft above sea level

Elizabethton, Tn Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
Cost of living
College town amenities
Healthcare

Cons
Isolation
Low ethnic diversity
Arts and culture

What Bert Has To Say About Johnson City Metro Area

Long a major rail junction and shipping point for traffic crossing the Appalachians from the Midwest into the eastern seaboard, Johnson City is most known today as the home of East Tennessee State University, a school of 12,000 students and a major medical school and teaching hospital. Other companies -- Siemens, Eastman Chemical, and American Water Heater also have operations in the area, but Kingsport and Bristol are far more noted for their industry.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Elizabethton is 5.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Elizabethton jobs have increased by 0.5%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Elizabethton's cost of living is 23.5% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Elizabethton's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Elizabethton, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Carter county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 80.0% to 18.5%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Elizabethton's population is 14,112 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 3.6%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 20.9 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Elizabethton is $189,500. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 20.3%.

SCHOOLS

Elizabethton public schools spend $8,866 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13.8 students per teacher in Elizabethton. More Education

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Housing Market in Elizabethton

It's a good time to buy in Elizabethton. Home Appreciation is up 20.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Elizabethton is $189,500.

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Reviews for Elizabethton 2 Reviews

The good and the bad of it! - 1/30/2013
If you like hot humid weather all summer long, this is the place for you. The humidity level here is really high most of the year. Elizabethton is a pretty town, lots... Read More

Colleen | Elizabethton, TN | Reply | 1 Reply

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This is a friendly, safe, comfortable place to be. - 7/6/2008
We stayed at a friend's home several times and can't wait to get back. I was never concerned for my safety, traffic is light, the people are friendly, the weather is... Read More

Bp | Orlando, FL | Reply | No Replies

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ZIP CODES IN ELIZABETHTON, TENNESSEE

37643 37682

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