Living in Johnstown, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Johnstown · Census data 2020–2024
Johnstown has 18,883 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $128,995 (35% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $540,300, the median rent is $1,835/month.
Johnstown at a glance
- Population
- 18,883
- Median age
- 34.9State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $128,995State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $540,300State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,835/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 77.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Johnstown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Colorado median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Johnstown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Johnstown the median home value is $540,300, 62% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,835 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,657 a month in housing costs.
Johnstown median household income
The median household income in Johnstown is $128,995 and the income per person is $51,419. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Johnstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,124
- Owner-occupied
- 77.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.1%
- Vacant
- 1.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2007
- Average household size
- 2.69
Johnstown demographics
- Population
- 18,883
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 9.3%
- Households
- 7,014
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Johnstown ›
Education in Johnstown
38.5% of adults 25 and older in Johnstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 13.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Johnstown
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Johnstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown | 18,883 | $128,995 | $540,300 | $1,835 |
| Milliken | 8,871 | $107,500 | $406,700 | $2,102 |
| Berthoud | 12,411 | $119,385 | $533,500 | $1,795 |
| Mead | 5,919 | $125,357 | $585,100 | $1,275 |
| Platteville | 2,928 | $74,500 | $416,700 | $1,704 |
| Evans | 22,396 | $75,563 | $351,000 | $1,582 |
| Greeley | 110,806 | $69,881 | $402,500 | $1,388 |
| Firestone | 18,049 | $120,150 | $560,100 | $2,009 |
| Loveland | 78,410 | $84,604 | $479,000 | $1,730 |
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What is the median household income in Johnstown, CO?
The median household income in Johnstown is $128,995, 35% higher than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Johnstown?
The median home value in Johnstown is $540,300, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Johnstown?
The median gross rent in Johnstown is $1,835 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Johnstown, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Colorado median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Johnstown?
The median age in Johnstown is 34.9 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Johnstown?
The average commute to work in Johnstown is 31 minutes; 17.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Johnstown?
The unemployment rate in Johnstown is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Johnstown?
38.5% of adults in Johnstown 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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