Johnson City, TN
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Johnson City's Demographic Profile

Johnson City has 31,467 households and a median income of $51,576, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +5% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 71,460
# Households 31,467
Median age 38
Median household income $51,576
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 15,273
5-year population change +5%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Johnson City $247 18,479 SF
Piney Flats $273 12,818 SF
Colonial Heights $384 5,168 SF
Blountville $337 14,703 SF
Kingsport $423 9,059 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Johnson City $159 47,717 SF 5.54%
Jonesborough $188 87,784 SF 5.54%
Bristol $36 122,680 SF 6.23%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Johnson City

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Bojangles'

Piney Flats, TN 37686

  • 4,194 SF Retail Building
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $2,358,000
For Sale

Chipotle and Chicken Salad Chick

Johnson City, TN 37601

  • 5,157 SF Retail Building
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $3,582,133
For Sale

Texas Roadhouse

Johnson City, TN 37601

  • 7,999 SF Retail Building
  • 5.00% Cap Rate
  • $3,822,840
For Sale

124 Tipton St

Johnson City, TN 37604

  • 1,475 SF Retail Building
  • $360,000
For Sale

Boones Creek Village Townhomes

Jonesborough, TN 37659

  • 87,784 SF Multifamily
  • 5.54% Cap Rate
  • $16,500,000
For Sale

640 E Maple St

Johnson City, TN 37601

  • 2,160 SF Retail Building
  • $660,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Johnson City pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Johnson City $237 14,502 SF
Jonesborough $145 76,892 SF
Gray $309 5,816 SF
Piney Flats $313 10,775 SF
Colonial Heights $400 6,378 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Johnson City alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Johnson City or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Johnson City 71,460 31,467 38 $51,576 2 15,273 5%
Jonesborough 7,068 2,772 44 $70,896 2 671 6%
Gray 1,958 869 43 $60,486 2 267 9%
Piney Flats 8,717 3,772 46 $80,601 2 959 4%
Colonial Heights 6,517 2,760 48 $72,282 2 451 2%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Johnson City, TN and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Johnson City

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Is Johnson City a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Johnson City offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Johnson City?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Johnson City. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Johnson City?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Johnson City. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Johnson City compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Johnson City. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Johnson City acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Johnson City, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.