Johnstown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County
Johnstown, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Johnstown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Johnstown residents earn a median household income of $34,784 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,501. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Johnstown is $42,100 , 85% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,462. Median rent is $616/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Johnstown reports 586 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,659/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Johnstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Johnstown has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.