New Johnsonville is a small town of 1,844 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $66,667
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Johnsonville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether New Johnsonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Johnsonville 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: 88.9
New Johnsonville's overall cost of living index is 88.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Johnsonville costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Johnsonville, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$130,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$775
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,667
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Johnsonville's violent crime rate is 270.1 per 100,000 residents
— 29% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
270.1 /100k
Property Crime
378.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Johnsonville is served primarily by Humphreys County.
Metric
New Johnsonville, TN
National Avg
School District
Humphreys County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Johnsonville sees average highs of 48.6°F in January
and 89.5°F in July,
with 51.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.7 inches of snow per year.
New Johnsonville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Johnsonville roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $130,000 and median rent is $775/month.
New Johnsonville's violent crime rate is 270.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 378.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Johnsonville are operated by Humphreys County.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Johnsonville, TN has a population of 1,844, a median household income of $66,667, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
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.
New Johnsonville averages 48.6°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.6 inches
with about 2.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Johnsonville, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37134.
The population of New Johnsonville, Tennessee is 1,844 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Johnsonville: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $130,000, median household income $66,667, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Johnsonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.