Living in Johnson City, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Johnson City · Census data 2020–2024
Johnson City has 14,940 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $56,283 (35% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $117,100, the median rent is $1,031/month.
Johnson City at a glance
- Population
- 14,940
- Median age
- 40.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $56,283State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $117,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,031/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 52.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.6%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Johnson City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 11.4%; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Johnson City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Johnson City the median home value is $117,100, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,031 per month, which is 36.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,202 a month in housing costs.
Johnson City median household income
The median household income in Johnson City is $56,283 and the income per person is $33,450. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Johnson City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,718
- Owner-occupied
- 52.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.7%
- Vacant
- 15%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.19
Johnson City demographics
- Population
- 14,940
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 6,563
- Foreign-born
- 11.2%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Johnson City ›
Education in Johnson City
29.6% of adults 25 and older in Johnson City have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Johnson City
- Unemployment rate
- 11.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
Johnson City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City | 14,940 | $56,283 | $117,100 | $1,031 |
| Endwell | 11,546 | $82,726 | $173,300 | $919 |
| Binghamton | 47,151 | $45,578 | $124,800 | $870 |
| Port Dickinson | 1,635 | $69,375 | $142,800 | $898 |
| Endicott | 13,387 | $47,290 | $121,800 | $853 |
| Chenango Bridge | 3,116 | $96,250 | $168,200 | $1,134 |
| Crest View Heights | 1,852 | $167,083 | $224,300 | — |
| Tioga Terrace | 2,057 | $131,817 | $233,400 | — |
| Glen Aubrey | 311 | $70,882 | $124,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Johnson City, NY?
The median household income in Johnson City is $56,283, 35% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Johnson City?
The median home value in Johnson City is $117,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Johnson City?
The median gross rent in Johnson City is $1,031 per month, about 36.4% of household income.
Is Johnson City, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 11.4%; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
What is the median age in Johnson City?
The median age in Johnson City is 40.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Johnson City?
The average commute to work in Johnson City is 17 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Johnson City?
The unemployment rate in Johnson City is 11.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Johnson City?
29.6% of adults in Johnson City have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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