Living in Johnson City, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Johnson City · Census data 2020–2024
Johnson City has 499 residents with a median age of 54.1. The median household income is $48,167 (42% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $87,800.
Johnson City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Johnson City at a glance
- Population
- 499
- Median age
- 54.1State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $48,167State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $87,800State: $477,600
- Homeowners
- 97.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.4%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Johnson City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 82% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Oregon median; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
The weather is best in May to July and 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 $87,800, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,363 a month in housing costs.
Johnson City median household income
The median household income in Johnson City is $48,167 and the income per person is $33,705. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Johnson City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 262
- Owner-occupied
- 97.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 1.89
Johnson City demographics
- Population
- 499
- Median age
- 54.1
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 27.9%
- Households
- 262
- Foreign-born
- 10.2%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Johnson City ›
Education in Johnson City
11.4% of adults 25 and older in Johnson City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Johnson City
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Johnson City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City | 499 | $48,167 | $87,800 | — |
| Oatfield | 13,294 | $103,224 | $569,000 | $1,786 |
| Gladstone | 11,977 | $91,250 | $480,700 | $1,740 |
| Jennings Lodge | 7,971 | $71,054 | $462,100 | $1,669 |
| Oak Grove | 16,796 | $86,226 | $515,700 | $1,744 |
| Milwaukie | 21,392 | $86,892 | $505,100 | $1,598 |
| West Linn | 26,935 | $146,507 | $770,200 | $2,116 |
| Happy Valley | 26,738 | $122,151 | $725,300 | $2,029 |
| Oregon City | 37,755 | $97,829 | $555,800 | $1,708 |
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What is the median household income in Johnson City, OR?
The median household income in Johnson City is $48,167, 42% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (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 $87,800, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
Is Johnson City, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 82% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Oregon median; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
What is the median age in Johnson City?
The median age in Johnson City is 54.1 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Johnson City?
The average commute to work in Johnson City is 17 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Johnson City?
The unemployment rate in Johnson City is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Johnson City?
11.4% 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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