Living in Johnson City, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Johnson City · Census data 2020–2024
Johnson City has 72,222 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $57,254 (18% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $268,200, the median rent is $1,023/month.
Johnson City at a glance
- Population
- 72,222
- Median age
- 35.4State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $57,254State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $268,200State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,023/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 51.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Johnson City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Johnson City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Johnson City the median home value is $268,200, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,023 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,426 a month in housing costs.
Johnson City median household income
The median household income in Johnson City is $57,254 and the income per person is $36,833. 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Johnson City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 33,360
- Owner-occupied
- 51.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.7%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.23
Johnson City demographics
- Population
- 72,222
- Median age
- 35.4
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 30,662
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Johnson City ›
Education in Johnson City
42.5% of adults 25 and older in Johnson City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 19.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Johnson City
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Johnson City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City | 72,222 | $57,254 | $268,200 | $1,023 |
| Central | 1,938 | $37,444 | $151,800 | $952 |
| Pine Crest | 2,029 | $53,537 | $196,600 | $700 |
| Watauga | 644 | $62,917 | $156,900 | $588 |
| Jonesborough | 6,232 | $74,015 | $299,200 | $1,129 |
| Oak Grove | 4,626 | $72,143 | $260,600 | $907 |
| Gray | 2,237 | $69,947 | $199,400 | $1,028 |
| Elizabethton | 14,374 | $46,975 | $172,900 | $740 |
| Spurgeon | 4,071 | $64,250 | $219,300 | $905 |
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What is the median household income in Johnson City, TN?
The median household income in Johnson City is $57,254, 18% lower than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (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 $268,200, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Johnson City?
The median gross rent in Johnson City is $1,023 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Johnson City, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
What is the median age in Johnson City?
The median age in Johnson City is 35.4 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Johnson City?
The average commute to work in Johnson City is 19 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Johnson City?
The unemployment rate in Johnson City is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Johnson City?
42.5% 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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