Living in Johnston, Rhode Island
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Johnston · Census data 2020–2024
Johnston has 29,835 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $91,866 (5% higher than the Rhode Island median), the median home value is $355,500, the median rent is $1,275/month.
Johnston at a glance
- Population
- 29,835
- Median age
- 44.5State: 40.6
- Median household income
- $91,866State: $87,796
- Median home value
- $355,500State: $404,200
- Median rent
- $1,275/moState: $1,342
- Homeowners
- 75.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Johnston a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Rhode Island median; home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.4%.
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 $355,500, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,275 per month, which is 25.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,045 a month in housing costs.
Johnston median household income
The median household income in Johnston is $91,866 and the income per person is $47,376. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Rhode Island: 11.2%).
Housing in Johnston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,328
- Owner-occupied
- 75.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.1%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.50
Johnston demographics
- Population
- 29,835
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 11,675
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Johnston ›
Education in Johnston
28.9% of adults 25 and older in Johnston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Rhode Island: 37.7%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Johnston
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Johnston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston | 29,835 | $91,866 | $355,500 | $1,275 |
| Greenville | 8,296 | $97,234 | $434,700 | $1,264 |
| North Providence | 34,293 | $83,756 | $355,900 | $1,405 |
| Cranston | 83,250 | $90,206 | $378,300 | $1,375 |
| Smithfield | 22,233 | $102,077 | $446,400 | $1,016 |
| Providence | 191,767 | $68,119 | $362,200 | $1,408 |
| Scituate | 10,517 | $112,315 | $449,300 | $1,489 |
| Harmony | 1,006 | $120,235 | $341,400 | — |
| Lincoln | 22,864 | $104,821 | $450,600 | $1,468 |
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What is the median household income in Johnston, RI?
The median household income in Johnston is $91,866, 5% higher than the Rhode Island median of $87,796 (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 $355,500, compared with $404,200 in Rhode Island.
How much is rent in Johnston?
The median gross rent in Johnston is $1,275 per month, about 25.7% of household income.
Is Johnston, RI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Rhode Island median; home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: unemployment of 7.4%.
What is the median age in Johnston?
The median age in Johnston is 44.5 years (Rhode Island: 40.6).
How long is the commute in Johnston?
The average commute to work in Johnston is 24 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Johnston?
The unemployment rate in Johnston is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Johnston?
28.9% 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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