At a Glance
Median Income
$51,667
$32,484 per capita
Home Value
$110,600
Zillow: $481,259
Median Rent
$993/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
660/100K
4,430/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Johnson City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Johnson City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Johnson City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Johnson City residents earn a median household income of $51,667 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,484. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,376 business establishments, including 504 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Johnson City is $110,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $481,259. Median rent is $993/month, with 35.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Johnson City reports 660 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,430/100K.
Education
29.3% of adults in Johnson City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Johnson City has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population15,130
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density3,325/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,667
Per Capita$32,484
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$12,159M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,181
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,600
Rent$993
Ownership51.5%
Zillow$481,259
Housing Units7,746
Rent Burden35.5%
Crime
F
Violent660/100K
Property4,430/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,128/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation903 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 50%
Commute16 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Johnson City was founded in 1892.
The median home in Johnson City was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 504 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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