Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Johnstown is a small city in Ohio with a population of 5,247. Residents earn $94,955 per year, which is 26% 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. Johnstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Johnstown is $94,955, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Johnstown is $314,600, 12% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $886 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Johnstown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 62 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,400 per 100,000, 22% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.0% 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 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $94,955 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,739 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,117 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,851 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,996 |
| County GDP | $11,123M |
| Restaurants | 350 |
| Healthcare | 302 |
| Retail | 433 |
| Manufacturing | 158 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,849 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.86% |
| Commute Time | 27.5 min |
| Work from Home | 16.6% |
| Census Median | $314,600 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $429,101 |
| Median List Price | $409,900 |
| Median List Price | $409,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $94 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 82.7% |
| Price Drops | 5.9% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $886 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,926 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,849 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.86% |
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,469/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 302 |
| Total Violent | 61.5/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 61.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,399.5/100K |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 389.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,968.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 41.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.2 inches |
| 16% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,134 ft (346 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,755/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1491°N, 82.6869°W |
| County FIPS | 39089 |
Winner: Republican by 30 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.1% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,755/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 302 |
| Restaurants | 350 |
| Retail Stores | 433 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 27.5 min |
| Work from Home | 16.6% |