salaryRent is lower than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 16.5 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,520 a year. That is $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New York. It is number 88 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Johnson City?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Johnson City
| Size | Johnson City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $713 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $871 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,216 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,219 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,558 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Johnson City overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Johnson City, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Johnson City
Life in Johnson City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Johnson City?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $675 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $117,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,710 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Johnson City, NY?
Renting in Johnson City costs a median of about $1,488 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Johnson City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,520 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Johnson City cheap or expensive?
Johnson City is rated OK: rent takes 29.4% of the typical household income of $60,701. It ranks 88th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Johnson City?
The median homeowner in Johnson City pays $3,982 a year in property taxes, about 3.40% of the median home value.
Is Johnson City more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Johnson City?
The median home value in Johnson City is $117,100, about 1.9 times the typical yearly household income.
14,940 people live in Johnson City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.