At a Glance
Median Income
$47,500
$36,587 per capita
Home Value
$82,000
Zillow: $511,565
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
13.0% smoking rate
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+
3.6 / 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 $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,587. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40,968 business establishments, including 3,193 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Johnson City is $82,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $511,565. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
13.4% of adults in Johnson City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Johnson City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population481
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density6,871/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born10.2%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$36,587
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,000
Rent
Ownership98.5%
Zillow$511,565
Housing Units244
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation115 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Johnson City was founded in 1970.
The median home in Johnson City was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Portland International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
10.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 3,193 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 87 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.