Johnson city : Tennessee

What Johnson City is like for active adults

Johnson City is a fast-growing town and area in extreme northeastern Tennessee. The area is becoming popular for retirement because of its low cost of living and its friendly, welcoming people. Johnson City is near Kingsboro and Jonesborogh, and only about 60 miles north of Asheville. There is plenty of great recreation in the area and nearby mountains.

There are active adult communities in Johnson City (see link top right). Average home prices are in the $130's and very stable.

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What is special about this retirement community

Low cost of living and welcoming people - Tennessee is one of the states that is working hard to attract retirees. East Tennessee State University is in town with over 13,000 students. Al Capone was said to have had bootleg liquor operations in Johnson City.

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What is not special about this retirement community

Tennessee is a conservative state so it might take liberal folks from the northeast a little adusting. People in town tend to be more liberal than those living nearby.

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What kinds of people like retiring here

People who like a more relaxed style of living and those who appreciate the friendly nature of the people who live in Tennessee. People looking for a lower cost retirement will find it here.

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Local economy is driven by

Manufacturing, construction, and education fuel the economy

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Climate and Physical Environment

Johnson City is in the extreme northeastern corner of Tennessee, just below West Virginia and to the west of North Carolina. It is near the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Cultural environment

Bluegrass music is big in Johnson City. The Blue Plum Festival is a major annual arts and musical festival. East Tennessee State adds to the local culture.

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Medical facilities

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Transportation

There is a regional TN airport about 10 miles away, the Asheville Airport is 63 miles. Interstate 26 connects Johnson City and Asheville through the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Valuable Links

Guide to Tennesse retirement

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Facts about JOHNSON CITY

State: TN
Environment: College Town,Mountains,
City Population: 50,001-100,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
Total Crime Index: 111-120 (high)
Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: No
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