Johnson City, NY Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

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71 Upvotes
Gloria M.

Quick question about Johnson City

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2009. Median household income is $51,667, which feels on the lower side for the area. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 8.6%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit need...

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William Hill

Is it worth buying in Johnson City?

OK so Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $993 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 15,130 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I overthinking this?

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Sadie E.

Worst things about Johnson City nobody talks about

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 8.6%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do? Appreciate any input.

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Scarlett Hill

Thinking about relocating to Johnson City from Seattle

Poverty rate is 8.6%, which is pretty low. With a population of 15,130, Johnson City is a small town. The median home value here is around $110,600, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $993 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a ...

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Savannah Garcia

Best companies to work for in Johnson City?

Hey, Median household income is $51,667, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The subur...

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William Hill

What Johnson City does better than anywhere else

Longtime lurker here, Just moved here 17 months ago and With a population of 15,130, Johnson City is a small town. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Should I be concerned?

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Isaiah Allen

Things Johnson City needs to improve

I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $51,667, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a a small town city with about 15,130 people. Household incomes average around $51,667 in Johnson City. Crime rate is something to consider -Johnson City sits at 659.8 per 100K. You can expec...

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Gloria M.

Day-to-day life in Johnson City, NY

Hey everyone, Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $993 for rent here. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Johnson City sits at 659.8 per 100K. Rent is about $993/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used...

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William Hill

Pros and cons of Johnson City after 11 years

Longtime lurker here, My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Johnson City sits at 659.8 per 100K. Rent is about $993/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge p...

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Quinn C.

Is Johnson City a good place to live?

Hey, Median household income is $51,667, which feels on the lower side for the area. Household incomes average around $51,667 in Johnson City. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarco...

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