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Johnson City, NY

Johnson City is a village in Broome County, New York, United States. The population was 15,343 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Binghamton Metropolitan Statistical Area. 

The village of Johnson City is in the town of Union and is a part of the "Triple Cities" along with Endicott and Binghamton. Johnson City lies to the west of Binghamton on the eastern side of the town of Union. 

Known as the "Home of the Square Deal", from the Square Deal given to all employees of Endicott Johnson Corporation, Johnson City was originally incorporated in 1892 as the village of Lestershire. In 1916, the village was renamed Johnson City in honor of George F. Johnson, who led the company that was by then known as Endicott Johnson. Much of Johnson City's history is rooted in the prosperity of the Endicott Johnson Corporation, and later in the prosperity brought by IBM in neighboring Endicott. 

However, the deindustrialization that occurred across the United States impacted Johnson City heavily. The loss of nearly all industry in a couple of decades left the economy of Upstate New York, and thus Johnson City, devastated and in recession, explaining in part the village's population decline over time. Over the past decade, new revitalization efforts led by the expansion of United Health Services and Binghamton University have rejuvenated the area tremendously. In January 2007, a group of residents organized a petition supporting the dissolution of the village for tax reasons. A vote was held on November 3, 2009. On November 12, 2009, the results came back "no" for dissolution by just 42 votes.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.6 square miles (12.0 km2), of which 4.5 square miles (11.7 km2) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.3 km2), or 2.13%, is water. Johnson City is on the north side of the Susquehanna River. The junction of New York State Route 17 and New York State Route 201, which connects the community to the south side of the Susquehanna River, is in Johnson City. New York State Route 17C parallels NY-17. Johnson City is also located near multiple interstates, including Interstate 81, Interstate 86 (Pennsylvania–New York), and Interstate 88 (New York).

Health and wellness are central to the Johnson City community. The United Health Services Wilson Medical Center serves as a cornerstone, offering comprehensive healthcare services to residents. The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park is the fifth-oldest in the United States, offering a diverse collection of animal species and educational programs for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Transform Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment, personal training, and group classes. Body Works Physical & Aqua Therapy offers therapeutic massages, acupuncture, and holistic health consultations. Rise N Grind Fitness hosts high-intensity interval training (HIIT) classes, strength training, and personalized fitness programs. Planet Fitness promotes a judgment-free environment with a wide array of exercise equipment and group fitness classes. Wellness Centered LLC of Johnson City specializes in Primary Care & Functional Medicine, IV Wellness, Weight Loss Programs, Massage Therapy, and wellness workshops. 

Top Sites in Johnson City, NY are Bundy Museum of History and Art, Roberson Museum and Science Center, and Phelps Mansion Museum.

Population: 14,874 (2023). ZIP code: 13790. Area code: 607. Elevation: 873 ft (266 m). Area: 4.67 sq mi (12.09 km2).

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What is Johnson City, NY famous for?

Known as the "Home of the Square Deal", from the Square Deal given to all employees of Endicott Johnson Corporation, Johnson City was originally incorporated in 1892 as the village of Lestershire. In 1916, the village was renamed Johnson City in honor of George F. Johnson, who led the company that was by then known as Endicott Johnson

What is the crime rate in Johnson City, NY?

With a crime rate of 47 per one thousand residents, Johnson City has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 21. Within New York, more than 99% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Johnson City.

What are the demographics of Johnson City, NY?

In 2022, there were 8.16 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (11.1k people) in Johnson City, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.36k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.01k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia

Village of Johnson City

UHS

AARP

Data USA

Neighborhood Scout

New York Demographics by Cubit

Bundy Museum of History and Art

Roberson Museum and Science Center

Phelps Mansion Museum

Transform Fitness

Body Works Physical & Aqua Therapy 

Rise N Grind Fitness

Planet Fitness

Wellness Centered LLC

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