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Washington County has an exceptionally low cost of living, while still providing a high quality of life. Taxes Residential property tax rates in Washington County, Johnson City, and Jonesborough are well below the rates of neighboring Sullivan County, Kingsport, and Bristol. Property Tax Rates (2014) County City County Rate City Rate Total Rate Washington – $1.9798 – $1.9798 Washington Johnson City $1.9798 $1.6200 $3.5998 Washington Jonesborough $1.9798 $1.3105 $3.2903 Sullivan – $2.3054 – $2.3054 Sullivan Kingsport $2.3054 $2.0700 $4.3754 Sullivan Bristol $2.3054 $2.2500 $4.5554 Personal and real property are taxed per $100 of the assessed value, and residential real...

A community is more than the sum of its residents, its buildings and its facilities. The sense of community in the Johnson City-Jonesborough-Washington County area is fostered by organizations that focus on helping residents gain access to basic needs and achieve their dreams. These nonprofit organizations offer a hand up, helping people with medical needs, offering assistance to people in crisis, and serving as resources for those who want to pursue educational opportunities to better their lives. The compassion that these organizations exude is what makes this area more than a city – they help make Johnson City a...

Population Population estimates, July 1, 2015, (V2015) – 126,302 Population, percent change – April 1, 2010 (estimates base) to July 1, 2015, (V2015) – 2.7% Population, Census, April 1, 2010 – 122,979 Age and Sex Persons under 5 years, percent, July 1, 2014, (V2014) – 5.2% Persons under 5 years, percent, April 1, 2010 – 5.4% Persons under 18 years, percent, July 1, 2014, (V2014) – 19.8% Persons under 18 years, percent, April 1, 2010 – 20.2% Persons 65 years and over, percent, July 1, 2014, (V2014) – 16.9% Persons 65 years and over, percent, April 1, 2010 –...