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Johnson City, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Blanco County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,952 Population 1,001/sq mi density
$47,232 Median Income $29,456 per capita
$348,500 Home Value $615,518 Zillow
$1,012 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,232 median income, 3.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$348,500 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Johnson City, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,232
37% below
$29,456 per capita
Home Value
$348,500
24% above
Zillow: $615,518
Median Rent
$1,012/mo
13% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
221/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
31% below
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
303 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)

Income
63%
Home Value
124%
Rent
87%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Johnson City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Johnson City residents earn a median household income of $47,232 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,456. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 494 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Johnson City is $348,500 , 24% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $615,518. Median rent is $1,012/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Safety & Crime

Johnson City reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 221/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

23.3% of adults in Johnson City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Johnson City has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,952
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density1,001/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,232
Per Capita$29,456
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$711M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,235

Housing

C
Home Value$348,500
Rent$1,012
Ownership52.5%
Zillow$615,518
Housing Units897
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property221/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary55/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,451/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain33.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,256 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Johnson City was founded in 1879.
The median home in Johnson City was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.