Living in Johnson City, Texas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Johnson City · Census data 2020–2024

Johnson City has 1,921 residents with a median age of 49. The median household income is $48,622 (38% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $452,000, the median rent is $1,002/month.

Johnson City at a glance

Population
1,921
Median age
49State: 35.6
Median household income
$48,622State: $78,476
Median home value
$452,000State: $283,800
Median rent
$1,002/moState: $1,403
Homeowners
59.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
Average commute
24 min

Is Johnson City a good place to live?

Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Texas median; home values 59% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 15.7%.

The weather is best in March–April and October–November.

Cost of living in Johnson City

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Johnson City the median home value is $452,000, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,002 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,698 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Johnson City$452,000
Texas$283,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Johnson City$1,002
Texas$1,403
United States$1,413

Johnson City median household income

The median household income in Johnson City is $48,622 and the income per person is $32,278. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).

Median household income

Johnson City$48,622
Texas$78,476
United States$80,734

Housing in Johnson City: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
968
Owner-occupied
59.2%
Renter-occupied
40.8%
Vacant
13.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1993
Average household size
2.21

Johnson City demographics

Population
1,921
Median age
49
Under 18
18.4%
65 and older
18.3%
Households
834
Foreign-born
5.3%
Veterans
5.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White77.9%
Hispanic or Latino25.4%
Black1%
Asian0.5%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Johnson City ›

Education in Johnson City

23.6% of adults 25 and older in Johnson City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Johnson City23.6%
Texas33.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Johnson City

Unemployment rate
8.3%State: 5.3%
Average commute
24 minState: 27 min
Work from home
4.1%
Drive alone
71%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
10.4%
Homes with broadband
89%

Johnson City vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Johnson City1,921$48,622$452,000$1,002
Blanco2,175$70,682$265,500$1,014
Horseshoe Bay4,854$96,794$549,800$1,536
Double Horn404$92,024$826,900—
Dripping Springs7,405$109,364$635,600$2,234
Cottonwood Shores1,859$63,365$264,100$1,224
Meadowlakes1,861$79,050$385,900$1,685
Marble Falls7,752$57,925$338,800$1,360
Sunrise Beach Village936$75,625$657,300$1,143

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Living in Johnson City: FAQ

What is the median household income in Johnson City, TX?

The median household income in Johnson City is $48,622, 38% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $452,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.

How much is rent in Johnson City?

The median gross rent in Johnson City is $1,002 per month, about 51% of household income.

Is Johnson City, TX a good place to live?

Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Texas median; home values 59% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 15.7%.

What is the median age in Johnson City?

The median age in Johnson City is 49 years (Texas: 35.6).

How long is the commute in Johnson City?

The average commute to work in Johnson City is 24 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Johnson City?

The unemployment rate in Johnson City is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Johnson City?

23.6% 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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