Living in Johnstown, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Johnstown · Census data 2020–2024
Johnstown has 5,286 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $91,713 (28% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $347,900, the median rent is $886/month.
Johnstown at a glance
- Population
- 5,286
- Median age
- 35.6State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $91,713State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $347,900State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $886/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 61.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Johnstown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Home values 62% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
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 $347,900, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $886 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,736 a month in housing costs.
Johnstown median household income
The median household income in Johnstown is $91,713 and the income per person is $44,744. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Johnstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,016
- Owner-occupied
- 61.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.1%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.68
Johnstown demographics
- Population
- 5,286
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 1,968
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Johnstown ›
Education in Johnstown
33.8% of adults 25 and older in Johnstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 12% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Johnstown
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Johnstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown | 5,286 | $91,713 | $347,900 | $886 |
| Alexandria | 539 | $115,682 | $253,300 | $1,500 |
| New Albany | 10,896 | $238,250 | $772,100 | $2,355 |
| Hartford (Croton) | 436 | $54,509 | $153,400 | $1,146 |
| Jersey | 304 | $151,827 | $274,500 | — |
| Beechwood Trails | 3,133 | $110,887 | $349,000 | — |
| Pataskala | 18,223 | $92,033 | $314,500 | $1,387 |
| Granville South | 1,146 | $131,307 | $364,500 | — |
| Centerburg | 1,839 | $76,250 | $246,900 | $834 |
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What is the median household income in Johnstown, OH?
The median household income in Johnstown is $91,713, 28% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $347,900, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Johnstown?
The median gross rent in Johnstown is $886 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Johnstown, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: home values 62% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Johnstown?
The median age in Johnstown is 35.6 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Johnstown?
The average commute to work in Johnstown is 26 minutes; 16.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Johnstown?
The unemployment rate in Johnstown is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Johnstown?
33.8% 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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