At a Glance
Median Income
$103,430
$56,641 per capita
Home Value
$346,200
Zillow: $399,597
Median Rent
$1,288/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
757/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.9%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
10.2% smoking rate
How Johnston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Johnston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Johnston a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Johnston residents earn a median household income of $103,430 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,641. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,581 business establishments, including 1,227 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Johnston is $346,200 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $399,597. Median rent is $1,288/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Johnston reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 757/100K.
Education
57.9% of adults in Johnston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Johnston has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population24,196
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,241/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.9%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,430
Per Capita$56,641
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$346,200
Rent$1,288
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$399,597
Housing Units9,583
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent77/100K
Property757/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation833 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.9%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+20.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Johnston was founded in 1969.
The median home in Johnston was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.