Living in Johnston City, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Johnston City · Census data 2020–2024
Johnston City has 3,327 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $42,465 (49% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $88,100, the median rent is $976/month.
Johnston City at a glance
- Population
- 3,327
- Median age
- 38.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $42,465State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $88,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $976/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.2%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Johnston City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Johnston City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Johnston City the median home value is $88,100, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $976 per month, which is 37.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $991 a month in housing costs.
Johnston City median household income
The median household income in Johnston City is $42,465 and the income per person is $31,596. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Johnston City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,581
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.6%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.29
Johnston City demographics
- Population
- 3,327
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 1,449
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Johnston City ›
Education in Johnston City
19.2% of adults 25 and older in Johnston City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Johnston City
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 83.7%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Johnston City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston City | 3,327 | $42,465 | $88,100 | $976 |
| Whiteash | 301 | $114,464 | — | — |
| Spillertown | 246 | $81,250 | $152,500 | — |
| Freeman Spur | 149 | $35,000 | $60,600 | $850 |
| Pittsburg | 682 | $53,203 | $129,200 | $1,026 |
| West Frankfort | 7,118 | $47,898 | $81,200 | $661 |
| Herrin | 12,226 | $59,975 | $113,300 | $1,002 |
| Marion | 16,836 | $56,912 | $158,300 | $921 |
| Energy | 1,050 | $65,357 | $151,800 | $638 |
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What is the median household income in Johnston City, IL?
The median household income in Johnston City is $42,465, 49% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Johnston City?
The median home value in Johnston City is $88,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Johnston City?
The median gross rent in Johnston City is $976 per month, about 37.1% of household income.
Is Johnston City, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
What is the median age in Johnston City?
The median age in Johnston City is 38.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Johnston City?
The average commute to work in Johnston City is 14 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Johnston City?
The unemployment rate in Johnston City is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Johnston City?
19.2% of adults in Johnston City 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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