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Johnsonburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Elk County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,477 Population 860/sq mi density
$61,926 Median Income $33,349 per capita
$59,200 Home Value $74,982 Zillow
$687 Median Rent 19.6% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
82 Violent Crime/100K 1,649 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,926 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,200 home value, $687/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
82 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Johnsonburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,926
18% below
$33,349 per capita
Home Value
$59,200
79% below
Zillow: $74,982
Median Rent
$687/mo
41% below
19.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
82/100K
78% below
1,649/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Johnsonburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Johnsonburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
21%
Rent
59%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Johnsonburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Johnsonburg residents earn a median household income of $61,926 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,349. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 960 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Johnsonburg is $59,200 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $74,982. Median rent is $687/month, with 19.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.

Safety & Crime

Johnsonburg reports 82 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,649/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

21.5% of adults in Johnsonburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Johnsonburg has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,477
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density860/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,926
Per Capita$33,349
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$1,830M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,200
Rent$687
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$74,982
Housing Units1,241
Rent Burden19.6%

Crime

F
Violent82/100K
Property1,649/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault41/100K
Burglary124/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Premature Death9,196/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,437 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Johnsonburg was founded in 1810.
The median home in Johnsonburg was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.