Johnston, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
638 Population 5/sq mi density
$59,200 Median Income $40,000 per capita
$125,000 Home Value
$666 Median Rent 10.6% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$59,200 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Johnston, NB

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,200
21% below
$40,000 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
56% below
Median Rent
$666/mo
43% below
10.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
81% below
31.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
208% above
23.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

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)

Income
79%
Home Value
44%
Rent
57%
Poverty
190%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
308%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Johnston a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Johnston residents earn a median household income of $59,200 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,000. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Johnston is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $666/month, with 10.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.5% of adults in Johnston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 31.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Johnston has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population638
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%

Economy

C
Median Income$59,200
Per Capita$40,000
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty23.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$769

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$666
Ownership88.1%
Housing Units335
Rent Burden10.6%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation43 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+31.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute37 min

Did You Know?

22.5% work from home.