At a Glance
Median Income
$106,827
$49,584 per capita
Home Value
$312,200
Zillow: $409,057
Median Rent
$1,330/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
13.0% smoking rate
How Johnsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Johnsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Johnsburg a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Johnsburg residents earn a median household income of $106,827 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,584. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Johnsburg is $312,200 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $409,057. Median rent is $1,330/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
30.6% of adults in Johnsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Johnsburg has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population6,374
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density879/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,827
Per Capita$49,584
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$312,200
Rent$1,330
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$409,057
Housing Units2,553
Rent Burden30.1%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation811 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Johnsburg was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.