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1193 W Mountain View Rd,
Johnson City, TN 37604
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Johnson City
Johnson City, TN
Area Guide
A thriving city in the beautiful East Tennessee mountains
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Johnson City is a picturesque community perched on the edge of Cherokee National Forest, near the northeastern corner of Tennessee. The community is known around the region for its thriving medical sector as well as East Tennessee State University, whose Johnson City campus serves around 15,000 students and employs hundreds of locals as faculty and staff members. Johnson City also earns top marks for livability, with countless regional and national publications naming it one of the best places to live in the United States—much of this praise can be traced back to the beautiful natural scenery, the cozy small-town environment, and the extremely affordable cost of living.
Explore the City
Murals fill downtown Johnson City and make for a welcoming and colorful atmosphere.
The Tweetsie Trail is a favorite of Johnson City residents.
The streets of this Johnson City subdivision are nice and clean.
Rent Trends
As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Johnson City, TN is $628 for a studio, $1,028 for one bedroom, $1,239 for two bedrooms, and $1,738 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Johnson City has increased by 4.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,028/month
658 Sq Ft
House
$1,949/month
1,515 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,816/month
1,242 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,628/month
937 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Johnson City, TN is 2.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Johnson City is 2.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $628 - $1,738. You can expect to pay 5.2% less for groceries, 9.3% less for utilities, and 14.3% less for transportation.
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Transportation
41
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
27
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
627 Students
Public
Grades K-12
597 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
522 Students
Public
Grades PK-4
529 Students
Public
Grades K-5
440 Students
Public
Grades K-12
597 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
898 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
808 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
286 Students
Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy
Public
Grades 3-12
65 Students
Public
Grades K-12
597 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,401 Students
Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy
Public
Grades 3-12
65 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hands On! Museum
- East Tennessee State University Planetarium
- ETSU Arboretum
- Rocky Mount Living Musem
- Tipton-Hayden State Historic Site
Airports
- Tri-Cities
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.