Below Average CostVery SafeJOHNSON CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Johnson City is a small city of 15,229 in New York, with a median household income of $50,611
and a 11.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Johnson City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Johnson City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Johnson City city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.9
Johnson City's overall cost of living index is 94.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Johnson City costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Johnson City, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$107,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$933
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
51.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,611
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Johnson City's violent crime rate is 151.2 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
151.2 /100k
Property Crime
1150.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Johnson City is served primarily by JOHNSON CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Johnson City, NY
National Avg
School District
JOHNSON CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Johnson City sees average highs of 29.5°F in January
and 78.4°F in July,
with 43.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 86.5 inches of snow per year.
Johnson City's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Johnson City roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $107,400 and median rent is $933/month.
Johnson City's violent crime rate is 151.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1150.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Johnson City are operated by JOHNSON CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 28.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Johnson City, NY has a population of 15,229, a median household income of $50,611, and an unemployment rate of 11.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Johnson City averages 29.5°F in January and 78.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.1 inches
with about 86.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Johnson City, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13790.
The population of Johnson City, New York is 15,229 with a median age of 37.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Johnson City: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $107,400, median household income $50,611, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Johnson City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
