Johnson City offers a distinctive balance of city convenience and Appalachian beauty. Set against the mountains of Northeast Tennessee, the community brings together a revitalized downtown, established residential neighborhoods, modern developments, and easy access to outdoor recreation.
Downtown Johnson City has become a destination of its own, with locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, breweries, live entertainment, and community events. Nearby, the 9.5-mile Tweetsie Trail connects Johnson City with Elizabethton along a former railroad corridor, while Tannery Knobs Mountain Bike Park, Winged Deer Park, and Boone Lake create even more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Visit Johnson City, Tweetsie Trail
The local real estate market is equally varied. Buyers can explore historic homes near the city center, classic brick residences in established neighborhoods, low-maintenance townhomes, luxury properties, and homes with acreage or mountain views on the outskirts of town. Johnson City is also home to East Tennessee State University and serves as a regional center for healthcare, education, dining, and commerce.
For those who want an active, connected lifestyle without giving up the natural beauty and relaxed pace of East Tennessee, Johnson City offers a compelling place to call home.
101,575 people live in Johnson City, where the median age is 38.4 and the average individual income is $35,388. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Johnson City, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Fuji Japanese Steakhouse, Kroger, and Northside Wine and Spirits.
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| Dining | 0.1 miles | 39 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.12 miles | 15 reviews | 2.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.16 miles | 4 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.17 miles | 17 reviews | 3.6/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.19 miles | 22 reviews | 3.4/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.2 miles | 33 reviews | 3.2/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.23 miles | 127 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.23 miles | 6 reviews | 2.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.24 miles | 7 reviews | 4.1/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.25 miles | 12 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.28 miles | 26 reviews | 2.4/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.29 miles | 81 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.24 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.29 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.29 miles | 9 reviews | 2.6/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.11 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.18 miles | 10 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.18 miles | 17 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.21 miles | 8 reviews | 2.5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.24 miles | 22 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.24 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.27 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.28 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.29 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Johnson City has 43,508 households, with an average household size of 1.695. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Johnson City do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 101,575 people call Johnson City home. The population density is 1,006 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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