Living in Johnson, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Johnson · Census data 2020–2024
Johnson has 339 residents with a median age of 33.3. The median household income is $59,875 (22% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $107,800, the median rent is $950/month.
Johnson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Johnson at a glance
- Population
- 339
- Median age
- 33.3State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $59,875State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $107,800State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 83.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Johnson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Johnson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Johnson the median home value is $107,800, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $865 a month in housing costs.
Johnson median household income
The median household income in Johnson is $59,875 and the income per person is $30,921. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Johnson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 171
- Owner-occupied
- 83.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.8%
- Vacant
- 26.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.71
Johnson demographics
- Population
- 339
- Median age
- 33.3
- Under 18
- 37.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 125
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Johnson ›
Education in Johnson
28.2% of adults 25 and older in Johnson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Johnson
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 91.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Johnson vs nearby towns
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What is the median household income in Johnson, NE?
The median household income in Johnson is $59,875, 22% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Johnson?
The median home value in Johnson is $107,800, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Johnson?
The median gross rent in Johnson is $950 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Johnson, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Johnson?
The median age in Johnson is 33.3 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Johnson?
The average commute to work in Johnson is 32 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Johnson?
The unemployment rate in Johnson is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Johnson?
28.2% of adults in Johnson 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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