Living in Johnstown, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Johnstown · Census data 2020–2024
Johnstown has 8,111 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $63,763 (26% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $157,800, the median rent is $914/month.
Johnstown at a glance
- Population
- 8,111
- Median age
- 44State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $63,763State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $157,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $914/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 60.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Johnstown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Johnstown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Johnstown the median home value is $157,800, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $914 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,446 a month in housing costs.
Johnstown median household income
The median household income in Johnstown is $63,763 and the income per person is $35,150. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Johnstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,306
- Owner-occupied
- 60.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.7%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1941
- Average household size
- 1.99
Johnstown demographics
- Population
- 8,111
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 3,943
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Johnstown ›
Education in Johnstown
21.7% of adults 25 and older in Johnstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Johnstown
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Johnstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown | 8,111 | $63,763 | $157,800 | $914 |
| Gloversville | 14,962 | $51,556 | $106,400 | $903 |
| Fonda | 596 | $49,300 | $114,100 | $857 |
| Fultonville | 678 | $92,000 | $148,600 | $938 |
| Tribes Hill | 959 | $86,615 | $175,600 | $471 |
| Fort Johnson | 364 | $64,167 | $163,800 | $1,088 |
| Mayfield | 1,099 | $70,208 | $189,400 | $1,080 |
| Broadalbin | 1,819 | $107,557 | $164,300 | $992 |
| Caroga Lake | 448 | $55,200 | $124,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Johnstown, NY?
The median household income in Johnstown is $63,763, 26% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $157,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Johnstown?
The median gross rent in Johnstown is $914 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is Johnstown, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Johnstown?
The median age in Johnstown is 44 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Johnstown?
The average commute to work in Johnstown is 19 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Johnstown?
The unemployment rate in Johnstown is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Johnstown?
21.7% 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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