How long is the commute from Johnson City, TN?
Workers who live in Johnson City, TN take an average of 18.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
12.5% work from home.
7.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.7 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Households without a car
- 7.3%
How people in Johnson City get to work
| Means of transportation | Johnson City | Washington County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.1% (±2.4 points) | 77.3% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.4% (±1.6 points) | 7.4% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±0.7 points) | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.5% (±1.7 points) | 11.9% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Johnson City, the average commute is lower than in Washington County (21.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Johnson City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washington County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Johnson City ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 379 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Johnson City
| Vehicles available | Johnson City | Washington County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% (±1.5 points) | 5.2% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.3% (±2.1 points) | 31.4% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% (±2.5 points) | 36.6% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.7% (±1.8 points) | 26.8% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Johnson City, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Washington County (5.2%).
It is also higher than in Tennessee (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Johnson City
| Johnson City | Washington County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.5% (±1.7 points) | 11.9% (±1.2 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±1.1 points) | 95.0% (±0.7 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.8% (±1.9 points) | 89.0% (±1.0 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Johnson City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Washington County (89.0%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (89.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Johnson City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City | — | 18.7 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Central | 4.7 mi | 19.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Crest | 5.3 mi | 26.4 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Watauga | 5.3 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Jonesborough | 6.2 mi | 19.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Grove | 6.4 mi | 26.4 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Gray | 7.6 mi | 28.6 minutes (±7.5) | Higher |
| Elizabethton | 8.0 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Spurgeon | 8.4 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gray, TN (28.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gray | 28.6 minutes (±7.5) |
| 2 | Fall Branch | 27.7 minutes (±10.0) |
| 3 | Oak Grove | 26.4 minutes (±8.3) |
| 4 | Spurgeon | 19.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 5 | Jonesborough | 19.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | Johnson City | 18.7 minutes (±0.7) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Johnson City
How long is the average commute in Johnson City?
Workers who live in Johnson City, TN take an average of 18.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Johnson City without a car?
7.3% of households in Johnson City have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Johnson City?
12.5% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Johnson City worked from home, and 87.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Johnson City city, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Johnson City city, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Johnson City city, Tennessee
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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