Living in Johnston, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Johnston · Census data 2020–2024
Johnston has 2,132 residents with a median age of 46.9. The median household income is $34,412 (50% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $106,600, the median rent is $491/month.
Johnston at a glance
- Population
- 2,132
- Median age
- 46.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $34,412State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $106,600State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $491/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Johnston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 32.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Johnston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Johnston the median home value is $106,600, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $491 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,073 a month in housing costs.
Johnston median household income
The median household income in Johnston is $34,412 and the income per person is $25,133. 32.7% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Johnston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,160
- Owner-occupied
- 63.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.9%
- Vacant
- 13.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.13
Johnston demographics
- Population
- 2,132
- Median age
- 46.9
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 30.4%
- Households
- 1,002
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Johnston ›
Education in Johnston
14.9% of adults 25 and older in Johnston have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Johnston
- Unemployment rate
- 8.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 84.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.8%
Johnston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston | 2,132 | $34,412 | $106,600 | $491 |
| Trenton | 258 | $57,083 | $169,600 | $930 |
| Edgefield | 4,010 | $39,688 | $122,500 | $731 |
| Ridge Spring | 842 | $39,167 | $69,600 | $640 |
| Monetta | 282 | $59,554 | — | $1,032 |
| Saluda | 3,055 | $42,506 | $77,700 | $816 |
| Batesburg-Leesville | 4,941 | $49,646 | $135,100 | $958 |
| Murphys Estates | 1,064 | $89,531 | $189,300 | — |
| Graniteville | 2,056 | $38,938 | $112,200 | $945 |
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What is the median household income in Johnston, SC?
The median household income in Johnston is $34,412, 50% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (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 $106,600, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Johnston?
The median gross rent in Johnston is $491 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Johnston, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 32.7%.
What is the median age in Johnston?
The median age in Johnston is 46.9 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Johnston?
The average commute to work in Johnston is 29 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Johnston?
The unemployment rate in Johnston is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Johnston?
14.9% 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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