Living in Johnston, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Johnston · Census data 2020–2024
Johnston has 24,384 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $106,551 (42% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $369,100, the median rent is $1,338/month.
Johnston at a glance
- Population
- 24,384
- Median age
- 37.4State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $106,551State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $369,100State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $1,338/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 70.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Johnston a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 42% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: Home values 77% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Johnston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Johnston the median home value is $369,100, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,338 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,361 a month in housing costs.
Johnston median household income
The median household income in Johnston is $106,551 and the income per person is $57,529. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Johnston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,720
- Owner-occupied
- 70.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.2%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.61
Johnston demographics
- Population
- 24,384
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 30.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 9,259
- Foreign-born
- 9.5%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Johnston ›
Education in Johnston
57.8% of adults 25 and older in Johnston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 22% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Johnston
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 78.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Johnston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston | 24,384 | $106,551 | $369,100 | $1,338 |
| Grimes | 16,366 | $120,037 | $304,700 | $1,251 |
| Urbandale | 46,595 | $112,795 | $335,500 | $1,211 |
| Saylorville | 3,366 | $117,821 | $314,300 | — |
| Windsor Heights | 5,143 | $91,707 | $267,900 | $1,498 |
| Polk City | 6,037 | $164,389 | $414,800 | $782 |
| Granger | 1,979 | $112,404 | $329,400 | $843 |
| Clive | 19,012 | $132,121 | $401,100 | $1,073 |
| Ankeny | 72,615 | $108,198 | $331,000 | $1,319 |
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What is the median household income in Johnston, IA?
The median household income in Johnston is $106,551, 42% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Johnston?
The median home value in Johnston is $369,100, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Johnston?
The median gross rent in Johnston is $1,338 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Johnston, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 42% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: home values 77% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Johnston?
The median age in Johnston is 37.4 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Johnston?
The average commute to work in Johnston is 20 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Johnston?
The unemployment rate in Johnston is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Johnston?
57.8% of adults in Johnston 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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