Best Places to Live in Johnson City Metro Area, Tennessee

Johnson City, Tennessee is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and home to around 66,000 people. This city has a vibrant economy with prominent industries such as healthcare, education and manufacturing providing employment opportunities. Visitors can explore attractions like Hands On Regional Museum or take a stroll along Indian Trail Park. With its diverse range of activities and amenities, Johnson City is an ideal place for families or travelers looking for an exciting destination. Small city / college town - Northeastern tip of Tennessee.

State: Tennessee
County:
Metro Area: Johnson City Metro Area
City: Johnson City, Elizabethton, 14 total

Zip Codes: 37601, 37604, 37643, 37659, 37615, 37650, 37681, 37692, 37687, 37656, 16 total
Cost of Living: -18.6% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 1662 ft above sea level

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Johnson City, Tn Housing Market

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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 Metro Area is 5.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Johnson City Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Johnson City Metro Area's cost of living is 18.6% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Johnson City Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Johnson City metro area remained overwhelmingly Republican, 71.8% to 26.5%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Johnson City Metro Area's population is 206,272 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 2.6%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 21.5 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Johnson City Metro Area is Real Estate: $225,100. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 18.5%.

SCHOOLS

Johnson City Metro Area public schools spend $8,381 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.7 students per teacher in Johnson City Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Johnson City

It's a good time to buy in Johnson City. Home Appreciation is up 18.5% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Johnson City is $225,100.

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ZIP CODES IN JOHNSON CITY METRO AREA, TENNESSEE

37601, 37604, 37643, 37659, 37615, 37650, 37681, 37692, 37687, 37656, 16 total

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