Tennessee · Metropolitan Area
Johnson City is a mid-size city in Tennessee with a population of 71,455. Residents earn $55,429 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Johnson City receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a highly educated population, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Johnson City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Johnson City is $55,429, 26% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Johnson City is $238,000, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $957 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Johnson City is below the national average at 369 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,611 per 100,000, 84% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 41.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Johnson City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 6.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 92.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.2% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,429 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,451 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,072 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,176 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,896 |
| County GDP | $9,174M |
| Restaurants | 345 |
| Healthcare | 416 |
| Retail | 534 |
| Manufacturing | 101 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,203 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.77% |
| Commute Time | 18.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |
| Census Median | $238,000 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $283,490 |
| Median List Price | $357,112 |
| Median List Price | $357,112 |
| $/Sq Ft | $176 |
| Homes Sold | 74 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.4% |
| Price Drops | 25.6% |
| Inventory | 246 |
| Census Median Rent | $957 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,349 |
| Studio | $724 |
| 1 Bedroom | $844 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $925 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,273 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,289 |
| Owner-Occupied | 49.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,203 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.77% |
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.2% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% |
| Depression | 32.2% |
| Mental Distress | 21.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,757/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 416 |
| Total Violent | 369.2/100K |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Murder | 6.1/100K |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Rape | 22.9/100K |
| Robbery | 58.0/100K |
| Assault | 282.3/100K |
| Total Property | 3,611.5/100K |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 584.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,877.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 149.5/100K |
| Arson | 10.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.0 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,657 ft (505 m) |
| Area | 43.8 sq mi (113.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,633/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3423°N, 82.3809°W |
| County FIPS | 47179 |
Winner: Republican by 39.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.35 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,633/sq mi |
| Total Area | 43.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 17 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 18 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 416 |
| Restaurants | 345 |
| Retail Stores | 534 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 18.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |