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TN area data

Johnson City, TN

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Johnson City.

Population: 79,872 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Johnson City, TN is $273,782 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $293,500 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,371/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, strong wind, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$273,782

Typical home value

+0.8%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$273,782
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+6.8%
5-year appreciation
+32.5%
10-year appreciation
+93.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$273,782
House Price Index (state)
484.9 (+0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$293,500
Median list price
$324,450
Median price per sqft
$191
1-year sale-price change
+0.6%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
261
For-sale inventory
286
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
279
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
97

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,371/mo
1-year rent change
+2.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$942/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$948/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,211/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,461/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,609/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)
91.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
17
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
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, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind, ice storm, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
112
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
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.9 in
Annual snowfall
6.1 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
2
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
22
Nearest airport
Mountain View Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
15
Hospitals include
WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER, BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE HOSPITALS, INC, BROUGHTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+954 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
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
50,604
Average weekly wage
$1,047
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
697

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

How it compares

Johnson CityState medianUS median
Typical home value$273,782$269,266$288,527
Median sale price$293,500$315,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days73 days51 days
Typical rent$1,371/mo$1,599/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Johnson City, TN?
$273,782.
What is the median sale price in Johnson City, TN?
$293,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Johnson City, TN?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Johnson City, TN?
Typical rent: $1,371/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Johnson City, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, ice storm, landslide.
Is Johnson City, TN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 112 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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?
17 schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
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: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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