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Johnson City, Tennessee retirement guide

Tennessee

Start with the feel of the place. Add the numbers that shape daily life in Johnson City: budget, care access, safety, climate, and local rhythm.

Monthly budget
$3,76769
Healthcare
Moderate73
Safety
4.2 / 5 · Very Good96
Climate
3.8 / 5 · Very Good59
This is a photo of picturesque, downtown Johnson City Tennessee with Buffalo Mountain in the background.

Is Johnson City a good place to retire?

Johnson City can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.

Everyday picture

Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.

Cost & Budget

Retiree Fit Score3.8 / 5 · Very Good

Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)

estimated

$3,757

Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)

estimated

$2,795

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Housing
$1,459
Utilities
$88
Food
$517
Transportation
$731

Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)

estimated

$4,058

Typical 1BR Rent

city

$796

Cost Pressure

estimated

Poor

Healthcare Access

city

Excellent

Hospitals Nearby

city

4

Primary Care Access

city

Excellent

Pharmacy Convenience

city

Excellent

Quality of Life

Lifestyle Fit3.5 / 5 · Very Good

Safety

estimated

3.5 / 5 · Good

Violent Crime Level

city

Good

Property Crime Level

city

Good

Climate Comfort

estimated

3.8 / 5 · Very Good

Summer Heat

estimated

3.5 / 5 · Very Good

Winter Comfort

estimated

3.8 / 5 · Very Good

Air Quality

estimated

4 / 5 · Very Good

Walkability

city

2.9 / 5 · Good

Internet Speed

city

451 Mbps

Age 50+

city

33.3% · Mixed-age community