Johnson City, TN

Johnson City, Tennessee is a vibrant city located in eastern Tennessee. This wonderful city offers plenty of attractions for visitors to explore, such as the historic downtown area or the breathtaking Doe River Gorge. Residents here also enjoy some great outdoor recreation opportunities at Buffalo Mountain Park or Winged Deer Park. With its strong economy, stunning views, and diverse range of activities, it's no wonder why so many people choose to call Johnson City their home! Small city / college town - Northeastern tip of Tennessee.

State: Tennessee
County: Washington County
Metro Area: Johnson City Metro Area
City: Johnson City

Zip Codes: 37601 37604 37686 37614
Cost of Living: -15.4% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 1662 ft above sea level

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Pros
Cost of living
College town amenities
Healthcare

Cons
Isolation
Low ethnic diversity
Arts and culture

What Bert Has To Say About Johnson City Metro Area

Long a major rail junction and shipping point for traffic crossing the Appalachians from the Midwest into the eastern seaboard, Johnson City is most known today as the home of East Tennessee State University, a school of 12,000 students and a major medical school and teaching hospital. Other companies -- Siemens, Eastman Chemical, and American Water Heater also have operations in the area, but Kingsport and Bristol are far more noted for their industry.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Johnson City is 4.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Johnson City jobs have increased by 0.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Johnson City's cost of living is 15.4% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Johnson City's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Johnson City, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Washington county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 67.2% to 31.0%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Johnson City's population is 69,521 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 6.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 18.0 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Johnson City is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 20.3%.

SCHOOLS

Johnson City public schools spend $9,063 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.7 students per teacher in Johnson City. More Education

Johnson City Rankings

#7	America's Migraine Hot Spots
#34	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
#77	2005 Best Places to Live
#182	Best Green Cities

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Housing Market in Johnson City

It's a good time to buy in Johnson City. Home Appreciation is up 20.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Johnson City is .

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Reviews for Johnson City 15 Reviews

How it really is. - 4/9/2022
There are many things to do if you’re the outdoors type .Closest beach is about 5hrs away. There’s medium range of shopping. It does not have high end retail. Most... Read More

Jeremiah | Jonesborough, TN | Reply | No Replies

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Great collection of small cities for a metro feel! - 10/13/2021
I've been fortunate to live all over the world, but privileged to have been born in East Tennessee. I live here now, and it has the perfect mix of small town... Read More

Dale | Limestone, TN | Reply | No Replies

Mountains for hiking and lakes for fishing... - 11/29/2020
I’ve lived near here all my life, moved here in 2015. I love this area!! Great people with great attitudes!! Excellent shopping with lots of restaurants, but low... Read More

Vicki | Johnson City, TN | Reply | 2 Replies

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ZIP CODES IN JOHNSON CITY, TN

37601 37604 37686 37614

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