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Morristown, TN

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A historic city in the hills of eastern Tennessee

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Morristown is a fairly small city positioned about forty miles northeast of Knoxville just off of Interstate 81. The city’s rich history is packed with stories that have formed the local identity: legendary frontiersman Davy Crockett spent his formative years in and around Morristown, and the surrounding area saw numerous skirmishes during the Civil War.

Downtown Morristown is packed with beautifully preserved historic buildings and features a unique double-decker sidewalk system connecting all the second-floor businesses along Main Street, forming a complex known as the Skymart. Locals enjoy ample opportunities to spend quality time outdoors, from golfing at The Country Club to relaxing by the reservoir at Panther Creek State Park to hiking and camping in the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Morristown, TN is $1,017 for one bedroom, $1,005 for two bedrooms, and $1,420 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Morristown has increased by 6.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,017/month
602 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Morristown, TN is 14.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Morristown is 31.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,420. You can expect to pay 5.2% less for groceries, 2.7% less for utilities, and 17.7% less for transportation.

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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

29

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Alpha Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

606 Students

6
out of 10

Lincoln Heights Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

525 Students

6
out of 10

Witt Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

215 Students

6
out of 10

Manley Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

612 Students

5
out of 10

West Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

432 Students

5
out of 10

West View Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

579 Students

6
out of 10

Meadowview Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

627 Students

5
out of 10

Lincoln Heights Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

561 Students

5
out of 10

Morristown West High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,506 Students

5
out of 10

Morristown East High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,572 Students

4
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.