Johnson City, TN vs Kettering, OH
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Johnson City
70.3
#1115 nationally
Kettering
84
#9 nationally
Kettering leads in crime level (1.2 vs 11.0). Kettering leads in walk score (41 vs 26). Kettering leads in median household income ($69,818 vs $53,173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johnson City, TN | Kettering, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1115) | 84 (#9) |
| Population | 73,337 | 56,876 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $299,206 | $247,857 |
| Median Household Income | $53,173 | $69,818 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 19.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 11.0 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.5 | Even |
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70.3 Score
Johnson City, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$299,206
Population
73,337
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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B
84 Score
Kettering, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$247,857
Population
56,876
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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