Johnstown, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Weld County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
18,075 Population 1,160/sq mi density
$130,851 Median Income $48,568 per capita
$493,500 Home Value $499,377 Zillow
$1,767 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
177 Violent Crime/100K 3,057 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$130,851 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$493,500 home value, $1,767/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
177 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Johnstown, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$130,851
74% above
$48,568 per capita
Home Value
$493,500
75% above
Zillow: $499,377
Median Rent
$1,767/mo
52% above
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
177/100K
53% below
3,057/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
10% above
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
10% below
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Johnstown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Johnstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
174%
Home Value
175%
Rent
152%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
110%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Johnstown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Johnstown residents earn a median household income of $130,851 , which is 74% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,568. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,567 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Johnstown is $493,500 , 75% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $499,377. Median rent is $1,767/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2007.

Safety & Crime

Johnstown reports 177 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,057/100K.

Education

37.0% of adults in Johnstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Johnstown has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population18,075
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density1,160/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$130,851
Per Capita$48,568
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277

Housing

A+
Home Value$493,500
Rent$1,767
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$499,377
Housing Units6,555
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

F
Violent177/100K
Property3,057/100K

Health

Obesity28.9%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,882/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain14.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation4,840 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Johnstown was built in 2007.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.