At a Glance
Median Income
$55,429
$36,451 per capita
Home Value
$238,000
Zillow: $295,339
Median Rent
$957/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
19.0% 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+
3.9 / 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 $55,429 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,451. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,896 business establishments, including 345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Johnson City is $238,000 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,339. Median rent is $957/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
41.8% of adults in Johnson City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Johnson City has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population71,455
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density1,633/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,429
Per Capita$36,451
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$9,174M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A
Home Value$238,000
Rent$957
Ownership49.8%
Zillow$295,339
Housing Units32,811
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,757/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation1,657 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.8%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+18.9%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Johnson City was founded in 1856.
The median home in Johnson City was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.