Colorado · Metropolitan Area
Johnstown is a small city in Colorado with a population of 18,075. Residents earn $130,851 per year, which is 74% above the national average.
Based on current data, Johnstown receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Johnstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Johnstown is $130,851, which is significantly higher than the national average — 74% above $75,149. This places Johnstown among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Johnstown is $493,500, making it a premium housing market at 75% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,767 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Johnstown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 71 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 591 per 100,000, 70% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Johnstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches, including 34.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 89.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.5% |
| 22% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $130,851 |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,568 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,277 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,945 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,567 |
| County GDP | $29,473M |
| Restaurants | 544 |
| Healthcare | 646 |
| Retail | 698 |
| Manufacturing | 350 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,919 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.79% |
| Commute Time | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 15.0% |
| Census Median | $493,500 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $502,715 |
| Median List Price | $505,000 |
| Median List Price | $505,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $220 |
| Homes Sold | 40 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.7% |
| Price Drops | 28.7% |
| Inventory | 202 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,767 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,981 |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,919 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.79% |
| Obesity | 28.9% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.0% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.6% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,882/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 646 |
| Total Violent | 70.9/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 55.1/100K |
| Robbery | 7.9/100K |
| Assault | 7.9/100K |
| Total Property | 590.8/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 110.3/100K |
| Theft | 417.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 63.0/100K |
| Arson | 7.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 44 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 14.7 inches |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,840 ft (1,475 m) |
| Area | 15.6 sq mi (40.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3072°N, 104.9112°W |
| County FIPS | 08123 |
Winner: Republican by 21 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.0% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,160/sq mi |
| Total Area | 15.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 646 |
| Restaurants | 544 |
| Retail Stores | 698 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 44 |
| Avg Commute | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 15.0% |