New York
Johnstown is a small city in New York with a population of 8,153. Residents earn $62,333 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Johnstown receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Johnstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Johnstown is $62,333, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Johnstown is $147,000, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $861 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Johnstown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 130 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,389 per 100,000, 73% above the national average.
27.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Johnstown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,333 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,473 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,053 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,967 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,190 |
| County GDP | $2,446M |
| Restaurants | 118 |
| Healthcare | 172 |
| Retail | 196 |
| Manufacturing | 65 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,921 |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.71% |
| Commute Time | 17.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |
| Census Median | $147,000 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $187,895 |
| Median List Price | $192,450 |
| Median List Price | $192,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $64 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 89.0% |
| Price Drops | 6.3% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Census Median Rent | $861 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.5% |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,921 |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.71% |
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,922/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 172 |
| Total Violent | 130.4/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 47.4/100K |
| Assault | 83.0/100K |
| Total Property | 3,389.0/100K |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 308.1/100K |
| Theft | 3,021.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 59.3/100K |
| Arson | 23.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.7 inches |
| 34% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,691/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0073°N, 74.3751°W |
| County FIPS | 36035 |
Winner: Republican by 35.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.0% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,691/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.8% |
| EV Charging Stations | 12 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 12 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 172 |
| Restaurants | 118 |
| Retail Stores | 196 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 17.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |