Johnstown, OH

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.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
5,247 Population 1,755/sq mi density
$94,955 Median Income $41,739 per capita
$314,600 Home Value $429,101 Zillow
$886 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
62 Violent Crime/100K 2,400 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$94,955 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$314,600 home value, $886/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
62 violent crimes/100K (84% below avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $94,955
26% higher than US avg
Home Value $314,600
12% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 62/100K
84% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.1%
7% higher than US avg
Median Rent $886
24% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.3%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

How Johnstown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,247
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,755/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,955
Per Capita$41,739
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$11,123M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$314,600
Rent$886
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$429,101

Crime

F
Violent62/100K
Property2,400/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault62/100K
Burglary390/100K

Health

Obesity35.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.6%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain44.2 in/yr
Elevation1,134 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.1%
High School+94.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Libraries11

Is Johnstown a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Johnstown has a population of 5,247 with a density of 1,755 people per square mile. The median age is 38.2 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.4%), with 2% Hispanic.

Population

5,247
Total Population
1,755
People / sq mi
38.2yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
3.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Johnstown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Johnstown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Johnstown is $94,955, which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Johnstown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$94,955
26% above US avg
Per Capita Income$41,739
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
IRS Avg AGI$75,851

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,996
County GDP$11,123M

Business (County)

Restaurants350
Healthcare302
Retail433
Manufacturing158

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,849
67% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.86%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.5 min
Work from Home16.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Johnstown is $314,600, 12% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $886 (24% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $429,101.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$314,600
12% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$429,101
Median List Price$409,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$409,900
$/Sq Ft$94
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio82.7%
Price Drops5.9%
Inventory17

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$886
24% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,926

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,849
67% above US avg
Effective Rate1.86%
In Johnstown, 35.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.6% report depression. 19.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Johnstown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.3%
10% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure29.1%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity19.9%
Depression26.6%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress11.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.3%
Checkup Rate77.1%
Premature Death8,469/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access76.2%
Healthcare Facilities302
Johnstown has a violent crime rate of 62 per 100,000 residents, 84% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,400 per 100,000 (22% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Johnstown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent61.5/100K
84% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault61.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,399.5/100K
22% above US avg
Burglary389.7/100K
Theft1,968.8/100K
Vehicle Theft41.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Johnstown has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.2 inches
16% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,134 ft (346 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density1,755/sq mi
Coordinates40.1491°N, 82.6869°W
County FIPS39089
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 36.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 30-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.6%
D 34.5%

Winner: Republican by 30 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.1%
7% above US avg
High School+94.0%
School Test Score5.90
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,755/sq mi
Total Area3.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities302
Restaurants350
Retail Stores433

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.5 min
Work from Home16.6%

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