Home project costs in Johnson City, TN
Every project we cover, priced for the Johnson City metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Johnson City area is 87.9 against 100 for the US, which puts Johnson City 273rd among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.2. BLS counts roughly 81,690 jobs here.
In Johnson City, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (−4%), retaining wall (−5%) and paver patio (−6%); the biggest discounts are shower pan (−16%), home addition (−15%) and bathroom remodel (−13%). The spread comes from which trades each job uses: a labor-heavy job follows local wages, while a materials-heavy job follows the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Bristol Tri City Ap, 9 miles away) shows a January average low of 26°F, a July average high of 86°F and 44 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through October; for exterior installation, every month is workable.
What local trades earn in Johnson City
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.74 | $19.79 | $22.37 | $22.66 | 0.87 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.81 | $23.04 | $26.92 | $29.12 | 0.79 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.37 | $22.87 | $26.76 | $28.78 | 0.79 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $20.64 | $23.31 | $28.97 | $30.67 | 0.76 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $27.41 | n/a |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $19.92 | $25.09 | $36.42 | $30.38 | 0.83 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Johnson City
The 7 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Johnson City, from −12% (concrete driveway) to −6% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Johnson City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Johnson City | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,750 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Johnson City | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,050 | −12% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Johnson City | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,500 | −12% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Johnson City | 1,000 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,150 | −10% |
| Paver patio cost in Johnson City | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,100 | −6% |
| Concrete patio cost in Johnson City | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,550 | −11% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Johnson City | 400 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,150 | −10% |
Decks & outdoor in Johnson City
The 2 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Johnson City, from −13% (composite deck) to −11% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Johnson City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Johnson City | 300 sq ft | $6,750 – $13,500 | −11% |
| Composite deck cost in Johnson City | 300 sq ft | $10,500 – $21,000 | −13% |
Building & additions in Johnson City
Across these 2 projects, Johnson City averages −13% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −11% and home addition lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Johnson City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Johnson City | 576 sq ft | $25,800 – $51,800 | −11% |
| Home addition cost in Johnson City | 300 sq ft | $32,400 – $65,700 | −15% |
Doors & windows in Johnson City
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Johnson City, from −11% (patio door) to −7% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Johnson City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Johnson City | 1 door | $630 – $3,400 | −8% |
| Storm door cost in Johnson City | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door cost in Johnson City | 1 door | $430 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Johnson City | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Johnson City | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −11% |
Fencing in Johnson City
The 4 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Johnson City, from −11% (chain-link fence) to −7% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Johnson City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Johnson City | 150 linear ft | $2,700 – $6,950 | −10% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Johnson City | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,500 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Johnson City | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,400 | −11% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Johnson City | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
Roofing & exterior in Johnson City
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Johnson City, from −12% (roof replacement) to −4% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Johnson City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Johnson City | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof cost in Johnson City | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,900 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Gutters cost in Johnson City | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Johnson City | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,550 – $22,600 | −10% |
| Attic insulation cost in Johnson City | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Johnson City
Across these 5 projects, Johnson City averages −12% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −7% and shower pan lowest at −16%.
| Project | Size | Johnson City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Johnson City | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Shower pan cost in Johnson City | 1 pan | $750 – $2,400 | −16% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Johnson City | 120 sq ft | $17,100 – $29,100 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Johnson City | 45 sq ft | $4,050 – $20,200 | −13% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Johnson City | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Landscaping & drainage in Johnson City
Across these 5 projects, Johnson City averages −8% against national midpoints. Retaining wall is highest at −5% and sprinkler system lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Johnson City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Johnson City | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −10% |
| Retaining wall cost in Johnson City | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,650 – $12,800 | −5% |
| Sod installation cost in Johnson City | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,050 | −7% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Johnson City | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,550 – $8,850 | −12% |
| Inground pool cost in Johnson City | 450 sq ft | $33,000 – $103,000 | −9% |
Flooring & interior in Johnson City
The 3 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Johnson City, from −11% (laminate flooring) to −10% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Johnson City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Johnson City | 500 sq ft | $4,950 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Johnson City | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,250 | −11% |
| Tile flooring cost in Johnson City | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,150 | −10% |
Johnson City against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Johnson City prices −10% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. Hickory is the lowest at −9% (60 miles) and Asheville the highest at −7% (45 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TNthis page | 87.9 | 96.2 | −10% | |
| Kingsport, TN | 25 miles | 86.4 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Asheville, NC | 45 miles | 96.5 | 96.6 | −7% |
| Hickory, NC | 60 miles | 88.5 | 96.6 | −9% |
| Knoxville, TN | 100 miles | 92.6 | 96.2 | −8% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 105 miles | 91.1 | 96.3 | −9% |
| Greenville, SC | 110 miles | 93.3 | 96.3 | −8% |