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Johnston, IA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Bennett Alvarez

Johnston quality of life -am I missing something?

Just moved here 2 months ago and The median home value here is around $346,200, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,288/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for ...

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Cora Kelly

Planning a move to Johnston -neighborhoods?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm originally from San Diego and Rent is about $1,288/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. With a population of 24,196, Johnston is a small town. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by ne...

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Cora Kelly

Moving to Johnston for work -advice?

Anyone else feel this way? Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $1,288 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Johnston sits at 127.7 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I wrong here? Appreciat...

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Audrey M.

Why I chose Johnston over bigger cities

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Does this match your experience?

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Audrey M.

Johnston is underrated, change my mind

First post here. I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Johnston sits at 127.7 per 100K. With a population of 24,196, Johnston is a small town. Homes are going for about $346,200 on average. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,288/month f...

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Cora Kelly

How much do you pay for rent in Johnston?

OK so We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,288 for rent here. Homes are going for about $346,200 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for...

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Isabelle Phillips

Unpopular opinion about Johnston

Been meaning to ask this. You can expect to pay around $1,288 for rent here. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. With a population of 24,196, Johnston is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Johnston sits at 127.7 per ...

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Bennett Alvarez

Best hidden gems in Johnston

Rent is about $1,288/month for a decent place. Let me know your thoughts. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Bennett Alvarez

Moving to Johnston for work -advice?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $1,288 for rent here. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Johnston sits at 127.7 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families e...

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Jeremiah J.

Freelancing from Johnston -experience?

Hey folks, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,288/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $103,430 in Johnston. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Is this normal for Johnston? TIA!

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