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35 discussions from residents and visitors

proud_eliana38

Is Johnson City a good place to live?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 71,455, Johnson City is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $55,429 in Johnson City. Downtown has improved a lot in recent yea...

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Scarlett Alvarez

Moving to Johnson City with kids -good idea?

Longtime lurker here, You can expect to pay around $957 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Should I be concerned? Thanks for reading. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can...

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Kaylee Thomas

Studio apartments in Johnson City -options?

I'm originally from Pittsburgh and Homes are going for about $238,000 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Does this match your experience? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used...

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Jace Allen

Best areas to explore in Johnson City?

You can expect to pay around $957 for rent here. With a population of 71,455, Johnson City is a smaller city. The suburbs are where most families end up. Would love some local perspective. Cheers. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a ...

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Lily Rivera

Couple moving to Johnson City from out of state

Hey folks, It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Is this normal for Johnson City? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Addison E.

Biggest downsides of living in Johnson City?

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2010. With a population of 71,455, Johnson City is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Johnson City sits at 425.6 per 100K. Household incomes average around $55,429 in Johnson City. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather ...

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Parker Richardson

Is Johnson City walkable?

I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $238,000 on average. Poverty rate is 12.0%, which is around average. You can expect to pay around $957 for rent here. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night lif...

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Keith W.

Is Johnson City still affordable?

OK so I've been here for 14 years and With a population of 71,455, Johnson City is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Johnson City sits at 425.6 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. Should I be concerned? Cheers. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night li...

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Stella R.

What I wish I knew before living in Johnson City

Curious what people think. I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $238,000, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $55,429, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $957/month for a decent place...

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Nevaeh B.

Housing market in Johnson City right now

Anyone else feel this way? I've been here for 10 years and Median household income is $55,429, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $238,000 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Johnson City sits at 425.6 per 100K. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the ...

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proud_eliana38

How are the schools in Johnson City?

Alright, With a population of 71,455, Johnson City is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Is this normal for Johnson City?

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Parker Richardson

Pros and cons of Johnson City after 5 years

Alright, Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $238,000 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Appr...

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seattlesoul2022

Studio apartments in Johnson City -options?

Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $55,429 in Johnson City. Rent is about $957/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It...

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Hannah Smith

Worst things about Johnson City nobody talks about

My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Any help is appreciated. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Brooklyn Perez

Moving to Johnson City for work -advice?

Random thought, I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $238,000 on average. The median home value here is around $238,000, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $55,429 in Johnson City. With a population of 71,455, Johnson City is a smaller city. There's a growin...

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Kai Edwards

Is public transit usable in Johnson City?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $238,000 on average. Poverty rate is 12.0%, which is around average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Does this match your experience? Night life is decent if you kn...

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Julia Hill

Quick question about Johnson City

I'm retired and Median household income is $55,429, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 71,455, Johnson City is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisi...

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Victoria Bailey

Johnson City job market vs Indianapolis

I'm a college student here and It's a a smaller city city with about 71,455 people. Household incomes average around $55,429 in Johnson City. With a population of 71,455, Johnson City is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $238,000, which is actually reasonable. It's changing fast -...

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Lily Rivera

Best industries in Johnson City right now

Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Johnson City sits at 425.6 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 71,455 people. Rent is about $957/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not ...

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Keith W.

What's it really like living in Johnson City?

Random thought, I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $957 for rent here. The median home value here is around $238,000, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 71,455 people. Poverty rate is 12.0%, which is around average. The city has invested a lot in n...

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Hannah Smith

Couple moving to Johnson City from out of state

OK so I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 12.0%, which is around average. Crime rate is something to consider -Johnson City sits at 425.6 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 71,455 people. Household incomes average around $55,429 in Johnson City. The city has invested a lot in...

3 replies 27 upvotes moving
Camila Morris

Studio apartments in Johnson City -options?

Hello, Rent is about $957/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is...

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nyc_eli

Co-working spaces in Johnson City?

Hey everyone, I've been here for 15 years and The median home value here is around $238,000, which is actually reasonable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What would you do? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People ...

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Jace Allen

Top 5 things I love about Johnson City

Longtime lurker here, I'm retired and Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What are your go-to spots? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to l...

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Vivian B.

Affordable areas near Johnson City?

The median home value here is around $238,000, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 71,455, Johnson City is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Worth the trade-offs?

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