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Living in Johnson City

The city had 4 schools in 2026. For Johnson City, median gross rent was US$1,031 per month, while the median home value was US$117,100 in July 2026. In July 2026, Johnson City had a population of 14,940.

Last checked 2026-10-0731 sources

Population14,580people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,716EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent906.2EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate11.38%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime5,352incidents per 100,000country median 1,586 — 237% aboveOfficial source · Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City
PM2.5, annual mean5.14µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Johnson City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Johnson City.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 52.3%, and the vacancy rate was 15% in July 2026. 57.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Johnson City recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,031/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent57.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)14.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,016 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent906.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Johnson City a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–62%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–67%
Student52%strong on education, weak on work · range 42–62%
Family50%strong on family, weak on cost · range 41–59%
Retirement46%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 35–57%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

11.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,679 of 14,580 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$56,283 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Johnson City is 11.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income56,283 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband74.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription86.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet9.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet5.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary2,716 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)25Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,655 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov24Official
Unemployment rate11.38 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Johnson City?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,655 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,764of €2,862 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,862
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,016
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,764
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Johnson City Salary needed to live in Johnson City

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Johnson City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
Open official service
Open the United States service overview

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Johnson City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher87.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools4 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents22.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio31 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents753 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,744 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Johnson City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesJohnson City highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Johnson City highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Johnson City2,705
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents5,352 incidents per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2025Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time16.49 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle1.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport2.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work4.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Destinations from nearest airport3 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportBGM3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport10 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Johnson City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Johnson City.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Johnson City is 5.1 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.14 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202431Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan -1.39 · Feb 0.111 · Mar 4.83 · Apr 12.33 · May 19 · Jun 23.33 · Jul 25.78 · Aug 24.83 · Sep 20.83 · Oct 13.94 · Nov 7.28 · Dec 1.28 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00004725 (BINGHAMTON)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -9.17 · Feb -8.39 · Mar -4.44 · Apr 1.67 · May 7.83 · Jun 12.72 · Jul 15.22 · Aug 14.44 · Sep 10.33 · Oct 4.72 · Nov -0.722 · Dec -5.61 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00004725 (BINGHAMTON)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -5.3 · Feb -4.2 · Mar 0.2 · Apr 7 · May 13.4 · Jun 18 · Jul 20.5 · Aug 19.6 · Sep 15.6 · Oct 9.3 · Nov 3.3 · Dec -2.2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI23Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 66.55 · Feb 61.21 · Mar 77.47 · Apr 92.2 · May 96.01 · Jun 119.1 · Jul 96.52 · Aug 104.1 · Sep 101.9 · Oct 95.5 · Nov 78.99 · Dec 78.23 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00004725 (BINGHAMTON)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading28.4 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean7.02 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,137 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature21.79 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature9.71 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-0.12 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Syracuse ±1.2 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±0.9 °C, Barrie (Canada) ±1.1 °C, Gatineau (Canada) ±1.6 °C, Markham (Canada) ±1.8 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±1.8 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 1,679 is not 4.2% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share4.2 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents1,679 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density1,237 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population14,580 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value117,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes52.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate58.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad11.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents7.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents4.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.64 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage75.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance3.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher29.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available85.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over6,364 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home9.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans78.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Johnson City

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Endicott as a Johnson City alternative in the same region

8 km away, better on 2 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 3.

  • Unemployment: 5.8% Endicott vs 11.4% Johnson City−49%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 3,308 Endicott vs 5,352 Johnson City−38%
  • Foreign residents: 1.9% Endicott vs 4.2% Johnson City−54%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,469 Endicott vs €2,716 Johnson City−9%
  • Nearest airport: 14.0 km Endicott vs 10.0 km Johnson City+40%
  • Residents: 13,068 Endicott vs 14,580 Johnson City−10%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,655 Endicott vs €3,655 Johnson Citysame level
Full comparisonMore about Endicott

Grapevine as a Johnson City alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2116 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,533 Grapevine vs €2,716 Johnson City+67%
  • Residents: 50,714 Grapevine vs 14,580 Johnson City+248%
  • Foreign residents: 10.1% Grapevine vs 4.2% Johnson City+139%
  • Annual PM2.5: 10.4 µg/m³ Grapevine vs 5.1 µg/m³ Johnson City+102%
  • Unemployment: 4.7% Grapevine vs 11.4% Johnson City−59%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,244 (2024) Grapevine vs 5,352 (2025) Johnson Cityno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 6.0 km Grapevine vs 10.0 km Johnson City−40%
Full comparisonMore about Grapevine

Cities near Johnson City

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Endwell 5.5 km away
Rent
849.1 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,036 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Johnson City, nearest in population first.

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Chatham14,579 residentsDixon14,582 residentsLaurinburg14,582 residentsJasper14,585 residentsGonzalez14,586 residentsElfers14,573 residents

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Is Johnson City part of Binghamton?

Johnson City is in the published commuting zone of Binghamton; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Binghamton city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source19

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Johnson City?

The median gross salary is 3,655 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Johnson City?

The unemployment rate is 11.38 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Johnson City?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.14 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Johnson City?

Police recorded 5,352 incidents per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City.

How many people live in Johnson City?

The published population is 14,580 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Johnson City?

1,679 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Johnson City a good place to live?

Johnson City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Johnson City part of Binghamton?

Johnson City is in the published commuting zone of Binghamton; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Johnson City?

Binghamton, Endwell, Endicott are near Johnson City. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Johnson City (New York), United States: population, rent [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 644487246529848e2732576431b06857]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/johnson-city-ny/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Johnson City (New York), United States: population, rent},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
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  4. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
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  7. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  21. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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