The Town FilesJohnson City, Texas
City in Blanco County · population 1,627 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $452,000
- Household income
- $48,622
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 49.0
Johnson City is a city of 1,627 people in Blanco County, Texas. The median home is worth $452,000, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for a vacation home than 99% of Texas towns, better for cycling than 99% of Texas towns, hipper than 97% of Texas towns.
How Johnson City ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Johnson City is worth $452,000, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 9.3 times the median household income of $48,622, which is more affordable than 0% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,002 a month. 59.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Johnson City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $452,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,002 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $48,622 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 9.3× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 59.2% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.9% | — |
Who lives in Johnson City
| People | Johnson City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.3% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.7% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.3% | — |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Johnson City
July highs average 95.5°F and January lows 35.1°F. About 33.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 43 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Johnson City since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 6, 1969 about 0.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 25, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 6.12 inches on May 9, 2024.
Severe weather in Blanco County since 1996
Blanco County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2026 | Flood | EM-3649: Flooding |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Blanco County
Blanco County had 4,095 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,238 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Johnson City itself the ACS puts it at 8.3%.
Public schools in Johnson City
3 public schools with 718 students, about 11.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNDON B JOHNSON EL | PK-5 | 302 | 12.6 |
| LYNDON B JOHNSON H S | 9-12 | 250 | 10.9 |
| LYNDON B JOHNSON MIDDLE | 6-8 | 166 | 11.1 |
Towns near Johnson City
- Blanco, TX12.0 mi · 1,682 people · home $265,500
- Horseshoe Bay, TX18.6 mi · 4,257 people · home $549,800
- Dripping Springs, TX19.4 mi · 4,650 people · home $635,600
- Cottonwood Shores, TX20.1 mi · 1,403 people · home $264,100
- Meadowlakes, TX21.3 mi · 1,907 people · home $385,900
- Marble Falls, TX21.4 mi · 7,037 people · home $338,800
- Sunrise Beach Village, TX21.7 mi · 739 people · home $657,300
- Granite Shoals, TX22.0 mi · 5,129 people · home $259,800
Johnson City questions
Is Johnson City, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Johnson City scores better for retirees than 95% of Texas towns and quieter than 89%. 18.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.0).
How much does a house cost in Johnson City?
The median owner-occupied home in Johnson City is valued at $452,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,622, so homes cost about 9.3 times income. Median rent is $1,002 a month.
What is the weather like in Johnson City?
July highs average 95.5°F and January lows 35.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Johnson City get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Johnson City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 6, 1969. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)