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Johnstone, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Johnstone is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 16,390. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.3 /5.0
A Great
16,390 Population 123/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
66.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$50,462 Median Income
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,462 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$199,347 home value, $1,262/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population16,390
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density123/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,462
Per Capita$50,462
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A
Home Value$199,347
Rent$1,262
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units6,556

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain66.5 in/yr
Sunny Days194/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population16,390
Population Density123 / sq mi
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates55.8291°, -4.5161°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation66.5 inches (1,688 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.6 inches (27 cm)
Median Household Income$50,462
Median Age40.6 years

About Johnstone

Johnstone is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 16,390. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Johnstone has a population of 16,390 with a density of 123 people per square mile, spread across 133.0 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents.

Population

16,390
Total Population
123
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
133.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Johnstone vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Johnstone is $50,462, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,462 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $970, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,491 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Johnstone vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,462
33% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$50,462
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,491

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Johnstone is $199,347, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,262 (9% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 6,556 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$199,347
29% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,262
9% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units6,556

Property Tax

Climate in Johnstone

Johnstone has an average annual temperature of 8.4°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.2°C), the coldest is Jan (3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1331 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.1°C / 38°F -3.2° / 9.7° 105.8
Feb 4.1°C / 39°F -3.4° / 9.8° 132.4
Mar 4.8°C / 41°F -2° / 11.9° 107.6
Apr 6.6°C / 44°F -1.8° / 15.3° 64.6
May 10.2°C / 50°F 1.8° / 19.9° 86.5
Jun 12.9°C / 55°F 5.4° / 22.3° 81.1
Jul 14.2°C / 58°F 7.4° / 23.4° 115.3
Aug 14.1°C / 57°F 7° / 23° 124.8
Sep 12°C / 54°F 4° / 21° 102.0
Oct 8.9°C / 48°F 1.7° / 14.9° 152.1
Nov 5.8°C / 42°F -1° / 12.4° 116.9
Dec 3.8°C / 39°F -2.3° / 10.7° 142.4
Johnstone experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days194 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area133.0 sq mi (344.4 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates55.8291°N, 4.5161°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.5"
75% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.71"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

Aug 4, 2017 31 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.8 135 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 98 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 135 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 113 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 38 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 129 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 98 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 39 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 99 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 79 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 44 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 57 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 38 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
720 HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) Questionable Earthquake - - 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 5.7 in Wettest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
September 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 5.5 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.4 in

Johnstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and April the driest (2.6").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density123/sq mi
Total Area133.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Johnstone

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St David's Primary School - - - -
Cochrane Castle Primary School - - - -
Thorn Primary School - - - -
Auchenlodment Primary School - - - -
Johnstone High School - - - -
Fordbank Primary School - - - -
St Margaret's Primary School - - - -
Spateston Early Learning & Childcare CentreCentre - - - -
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Radio Stations near Johnstone

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Linn Classical classical MP3 320 kbps
Clyde Built Radio arts, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Linn Jazz jazz MP3 320 kbps
Celtic Music Radio - MP3
Orryy Live 24/7, bouncy MP3
Capital FM Glasgow - AAC 48 kbps
Buena Vida community radio, multi genre MP3 192 kbps
Regal Radio blues, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Impact-Digital-Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Go Radio Glasgow - MP3 128 kbps
Quality Radio - MP3
Johnstone Sound - MP3 320 kbps
Jambo! Radio - MP3 192 kbps
HBSA Hospital Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Heart FM Glasgow - AAC 48 kbps
Sunny G Community Radio community MP3 320 kbps
Radio Buena Vida community radio, music MP3 192 kbps
100.8 Home Radio - MP3

Museums in Johnstone

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Balloch Steam Slipway
Big Idea
Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery
Darvel Telephone Museum
Dean Castle Country Park Rural Life Centre
Dick Institute
Fairfield Heritage Centre
Geilston Garden
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
Glasgow Science Centre
Glenlee Visitor Centre
Greenbank Garden
Greenock Fire Museum & Heritage Centre
Hill House
House for an Art Lover
Hunterian Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Lochgoin Museum
Paisley Museum and Art Galleries
Renfrew Museum
Riverside Museum
Royal Highland Fusiliers
Scotland Street School Museum
Scottish Maritime Museum
Scottish Maritime Museum Puffer Café and Shop
Scottish Submarine Centre
Sma' Shot Cottages
The Burrell Collection
The Govan Stones
The Mackintosh House
The Tenement House
University of Glasgow Hunterian at Kelvin Hall
Victoria Park Fossil Grove
Weaver's Cottage
Wellwood Burns Centre and Museum

Libraries in Johnstone

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Andrew Fisher Library0.0
Anniesland Library0.0
Balfron Library0.0
Balloch Library0.0
Barrhead Library0.0
Bearsden Library0.0
Beith Library0.0
Bellfield Community Library0.0
Bishopton Library0.0
Bourtreehill Library0.0
Bridge of Weir community library0.0
Busby Library0.0
Cardonald Library0.0
Cardross Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Clarkston Library0.0
Dalmuir Library0.0
Dalry Library0.0
Dreghorn Library0.0
Drymen Library0.0
Dumbarton Library0.0
Duntocher Library0.0
Eaglesham Library0.0
Elder Park Library0.0
Erskine Library0.0
Ferguslie Library0.0
Foxbar Library0.0
Giffnock Public Library0.0
Glenburn Library0.0
Hillhead Library0.0
Hurlford Community Library0.0
Ibrox Library0.0
Irvine Library0.0
Johnstone Library0.0
Kilbirnie Library0.0
Kilwinning Library0.0
Knightswood Library0.0
Langside Library0.0
Lochwinnoch Library0.0
Maryhill Library0.0
Mearns Library0.0
Milngavie Library & Community Education Centre0.0
Mitchell Library0.0
Music Broth - Scotland's Loudest Library0.0
National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall0.0
Neilston Library0.0
New Tweedie Hall and Library0.0
Newmilns Library0.0
Paisley Central Library0.0
Partick Library0.0
Pollokshaws Library0.0
Renfrew Library0.0
Robertson Tryst Library & Learning Resource Centre0.0
Springside Library and Community Centre0.0
Stevenston Library0.0
Thornliebank Community Library0.0
University of Glasgow Library0.0
Watt Memorial Library0.0
Westerton Hall and Library0.0
Woodside Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Johnstone

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Glasgow Farmers Market
Kilmarnock Indoor Market

Hotels in Johnstone

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lynnhurst Hotel

Restaurants in Johnstone

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anaya's
Lynnhurst Bar & Restuarant

Cafes in Johnstone

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Papamacs Deli Bistro
Starbucks
Tasty Café

Castles in Johnstone

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Johnstone Castle

Train Stations in Johnstone

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Johnstone
Milliken Park

Gas Stations in Johnstone

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Morrisons

Banks in Johnstone

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Scotland

Golf Courses in Johnstone

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castle Golf Driving Range
Cochrane Castle Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Johnstone

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Ski Resorts Near Johnstone

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Factor 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Johnstone

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Glasgow AirportGLALarge Airport
Glasgow Prestwick AirportPIKLarge Airport
Benston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blair Drummond Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Buchlyvie Airstrip-Small Airport
Bute Airfield-Small Airport
Carlung Farm-Small Airport
Cumbernauld Airport-Small Airport
East Lochlane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kier Garden Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilkerran UL-Small Airport
Mayfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mosside Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nethershields Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
New Grimmet Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Stonehill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Strathaven Airfield-Small Airport
Thornhill Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Johnstone

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Dundonald Post Office
Johnstone Post Office
Sycamore Avenue Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Johnstone

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
High Parish Church
Johnstone Baptist Church
Johnstone St Paul's
St Margarets
St. Aidan's
St.Andrew's Trinity

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnstone

What is the population of Johnstone?

Johnstone has a population of 16,390 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 123 people per square mile, spread across 133.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Johnstone expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,462, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $199,347 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,262 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Johnstone?

Johnstone has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 194 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.5 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Johnstone?

Johnstone has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $970. There are 1,491 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Johnstone?

The median home value in Johnstone is $199,347. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,262. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Johnstone?

50.0% of adults in Johnstone hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Johnstone?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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