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Johnson City

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    Overall Grade
  • Town in Tennessee
  • 216 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Johnson City is a town in Tennessee with a population of 66,037. Johnson City is in Washington County and is one of the best places to live in Tennessee. Living in Johnson City offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Johnson City there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Johnson City and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Johnson City are highly rated.
    About Johnson City...
    Population
    66,037

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $165,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $734
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      47%
    • Own
      53%
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    Johnson City Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      315.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      35.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      56.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      434.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,208.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      283
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      17%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      13%

    Working in Johnson City

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $40,786
    National
    $55,322
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    Johnson City Reviews

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    Hi all! If restaurants, bars, and clubs in a small town setting is your thing, then JC is for you. JC is also completely surrounded by some of East TN greatest nature spots, Buffalo Mnt, Roan Mnt, Carvers gap, Laurel falls and the Devils bathtub just to name a few. There is some awesome lakes, ski towns, and water sport opportunities nerby. Plus it's centrally located. Downside, JC does not have much to offer in terms of alternate entertainment. It has its own movie theater and mall but nothing like mini golf, large gaming arcades, or elite shopping experiences.
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    The residents of Johnson City are very welcoming! One of my favorite things about Johnson City is that it is a lot like my hometown, majority are genuinely welcoming and nice. Another favorite thing about Johnson City is that in early fall, they have basically a gigantic yard sale, throughout 'tree streets'!
    I grew up in Johnson City and couldn't wait to get out. But, the city has grown so much in the past 10 years that now I can't wait to go back! It has a handful of craft breweries and really good restaurants. Vegans/vegetarians have a handful of dining options as well. My favorite part of the city is the amount of outdoor activities within 20-40 minutes of walking out the door - hiking, mountain biking, running, skiing, white water activities, lake activities, etc. The people are warm and there's hardly any traffic. The city is making efforts to revitalize downtown and make the outdoors more accessible than they already are. It's no wonder that more young professionals are moving to JC!