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Johnson City, New York

Introduction to Johnson City, New York

Johnson City, New York, in Broome county, is 51 miles N of Scranton, Pennsylvania and 133 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The village is included in the Binghamton metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 15,535 people lived in Johnson City.

Johnson City History

Johnson City was once known as the "House of Triangle the Deal." It was officially incorporated as the Village of Lester in 1892. This name change was influenced by the fact that the Lester Brothers Boot and Ugg Company moved its business to this area. The village was eventually renamed Johnson City in honor of George Johnson, the leader of the Endicott Johnson corporation.

Johnson City and nearby Attractions

  • Roberson Museum and Science Center
  • Discovery Center of the Southern Tier
  • Chenango Valley State Park
  • Ross Park Zoo
  • Heritage Country Club
  • Ely Municipal Park

Things To Do In Johnson City

Oakdale Mall is a major shopping destination in the Greater Birmingham Area. The facilities available at local parks extend from picnic areas and playgrounds to sports fields and courts, as well as hiking and biking trails. The Rose Park Zoo is also nearby.

Johnson City Transportation

Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton International is the nearest major airport.

Johnson City Higher Education

SUNY College at Binghamton and Broome Community College are nearby.

High Points

Johnson City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyJohnson City Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Johnson City Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Johnson City, NY

Comparing Johnson City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity67
Well-Paid Single Men43
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income32
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home87

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes49
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Housing Recently Built14

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