Localized economic and demographic reports for Kingsport, Johnson City and Bristol Tenn.
An earlier report on the Census Bureau's 2017 American Community Survey showed last year was a growth year for the Tri-Cities despite some headwinds. A comparison showed jobs, pay, household incomes were up while public assistance was down. A … [Read more...]
Despite some headwinds and stress signals, the Tri-Cities is enjoying a strong economy so far this year that is building on 2017 which new Census data shows was also a growth year. American Community Survey (ACS) data for 2017 (released Sept. 13) … [Read more...]
Tri-Cities rent affordability indices for Q2 show small declines. On the surface that's good news for renters. But much of those declines are likely a reflection of incentives being offered by apartment complexes to keep their occupancy numbers up as … [Read more...]
Local home flippers were paying more for homes, and in all but one county their gross profits were down during the second quarter. But a tight inventory and high demand continue to fuel the market for flippers while that segment of the housing market … [Read more...]
Don Fenley is semi-retired from a 45-year career as a journalist and editor for both metropolitan and community newspapers. His news blog – Core Data – focuses on localized reports about the core elements of the Northeast Tennessee economy.
