Living in Johnstonville, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Johnstonville · Census data 2020–2024
Johnstonville has 1,039 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $100,132 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $329,300, the median rent is $968/month.
Johnstonville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Johnstonville at a glance
- Population
- 1,039
- Median age
- 37.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $100,132State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $329,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $968/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 87.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.9%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Johnstonville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the California median; home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 14.6%; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Johnstonville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Johnstonville the median home value is $329,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $968 per month, which is 37.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,041 a month in housing costs.
Johnstonville median household income
The median household income in Johnstonville is $100,132 and the income per person is $37,419. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Johnstonville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 351
- Owner-occupied
- 87.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.8%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 3.25
Johnstonville demographics
- Population
- 1,039
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 320
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Johnstonville ›
Education in Johnstonville
13.9% of adults 25 and older in Johnstonville have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Johnstonville
- Unemployment rate
- 14.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Johnstonville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstonville | 1,039 | $100,132 | $329,300 | $968 |
| Susanville | 14,177 | $61,641 | $235,500 | $902 |
| Janesville | 2,399 | $78,466 | $326,900 | $1,374 |
| Spaulding | 369 | $24,620 | — | — |
| Westwood | 1,063 | $59,375 | $147,000 | $947 |
| Clear Creek | 172 | $51,278 | $230,800 | — |
| Patton Village | 473 | $100,972 | $73,900 | $1,175 |
| East Shore | 142 | $70,263 | $453,100 | — |
| Hamilton Branch | 480 | $109,118 | $367,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Johnstonville, CA?
The median household income in Johnstonville is $100,132, about the same as the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Johnstonville?
The median home value in Johnstonville is $329,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Johnstonville?
The median gross rent in Johnstonville is $968 per month, about 37.2% of household income.
Is Johnstonville, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the California median; home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 14.6%; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
What is the median age in Johnstonville?
The median age in Johnstonville is 37.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Johnstonville?
The average commute to work in Johnstonville is 18 minutes; 15.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Johnstonville?
The unemployment rate in Johnstonville is 14.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Johnstonville?
13.9% of adults in Johnstonville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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