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TN area data

Johnson city, TN

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Johnson city.

Population: 79,872 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Johnson city, TN is $278,101 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $213,375 after a median 73 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,398/month. 18 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, strongwind, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$278,101

Median home value

+0.4%

1-year change

73

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$278,101
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+7.7%
5-year appreciation
+34.8%
10-year appreciation
+94.0%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$278,615
House Price Index (state)
475.9 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$213,375
Median list price
$250,725
Median price per sqft
$159
1-year sale-price change
-3.9%
Median days on market
73 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
271
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
38 days
New listings (monthly)
101

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,398/mo
1-year rent change
+2.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$758/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$948/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,160/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,508/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
91.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
18
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Carter County, Johnson City, Washington County
Schools include
Central Elementary, Happy Valley Elementary, Mountain View Elementary, Fairmont Elementary, North Side Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, iceStorm, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,813
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,471

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (15 mi)
National parks include
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, Blue Ridge Parkway
Airports within 30 mi
64
Nearest airport
Mountain View Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
WELLMONT BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SYCAMORE SHOALS HOSPITAL, JOHNSON CITY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.3 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+954 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
23.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,450
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
74.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
52,795
Average weekly wage
$981
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
686

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Johnson cityState medianUS median
Median home value$278,101$269,649$289,727
Median sale price$213,375$315,000$325,000
Median days on market73 days73 days51 days
Typical rent$1,398/mo$1,597/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,450$970$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Johnson city, TN?
$278,101.
What is the median sale price in Johnson city, TN?
$213,375.
How long do homes take to sell in Johnson city, TN?
Median days on market: 73 days.
What is typical rent in Johnson city, TN?
Typical rent: $1,398/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Johnson city, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, iceStorm, landslide.
Is Johnson city, TN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Johnson city, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Johnson city, TN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Johnson city, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Johnson city, TN?
18 schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Johnson city, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Johnson city, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 91.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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