At a Glance
Median Income
$62,333
$34,473 per capita
Home Value
$147,000
Zillow: $207,467
Median Rent
$861/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
136/100K
1,635/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
14.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Johnstown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 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 $62,333 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,473. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,190 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Johnstown is $147,000 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,467. Median rent is $861/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Safety & Crime
Johnstown reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,635/100K.
Education
27.0% of adults in Johnstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Johnstown has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,153
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density1,691/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,333
Per Capita$34,473
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$2,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,000
Rent$861
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$207,467
Housing Units4,264
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent136/100K
Property1,635/100K
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain50.7 in/yr
Elevation692 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute17 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Johnstown was founded in 1758.
The median home in Johnstown was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Albany International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.