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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 $502,715 Zillow
$1,767 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
109 Violent Crime/100K 1,872 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$130,851 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$493,500 home value, $1,767/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
109 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: $502,715
Median Rent
$1,767/mo
52% above
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
109/100K
71% below
1,872/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
10% above
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
10% below
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
316 sunny days/yr

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
92%
Crime
29%
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 3.3% (8% below 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 $502,715. 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 109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,872/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population18,075
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density1,160/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$130,851
Per Capita$48,568
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277

Housing

A+
Home Value$493,500
Rent$1,767
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$502,715
Housing Units6,555
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

F
Violent109/100K
Property1,872/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault71/100K
Burglary103/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain14.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.