Living in Johnson, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Johnson · Census data 2020–2024
Johnson has 1,799 residents with a median age of 23.6. The median household income is $48,633 (40% lower than the Vermont median), the median rent is $947/month.
Johnson at a glance
- Population
- 1,799
- Median age
- 23.6State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $48,633State: $81,203
- Median rent
- $947/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 33.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Johnson a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 14.4%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Johnson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Johnson the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $947 per month, which is 37.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,490 a month in housing costs.
Johnson median household income
The median household income in Johnson is $48,633 and the income per person is $22,262. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Johnson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 837
- Owner-occupied
- 33.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 66.8%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.96
Johnson demographics
- Population
- 1,799
- Median age
- 23.6
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 6%
- Households
- 761
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Johnson ›
Education in Johnson
31.8% of adults 25 and older in Johnson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Johnson
- Unemployment rate
- 14.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 51.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 15.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Johnson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson | 1,799 | $48,633 | — | $947 |
| Hyde Park | 513 | $89,946 | $221,800 | $1,306 |
| North Hyde Park | 396 | $61,515 | $186,600 | — |
| Morristown | 5,722 | $66,273 | $298,600 | $1,214 |
| Morrisville | 2,664 | $68,240 | $276,300 | $1,289 |
| Jeffersonville | 718 | $71,875 | $319,600 | $1,264 |
| Waterville | 680 | $71,250 | $236,300 | $1,110 |
| Eden | 1,351 | $83,578 | $215,900 | $1,300 |
| Belvidere | 422 | $81,563 | $239,200 | $1,542 |
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What is the median household income in Johnson, VT?
The median household income in Johnson is $48,633, 40% lower than the Vermont median of $81,203 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Johnson?
The median gross rent in Johnson is $947 per month, about 37.8% of household income.
Is Johnson, VT a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 14.4%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
What is the median age in Johnson?
The median age in Johnson is 23.6 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Johnson?
The average commute to work in Johnson is 28 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Johnson?
The unemployment rate in Johnson is 14.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Johnson?
31.8% 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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