Living in Johnstown, Wyoming
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Johnstown · Census data 2020–2024
Johnstown has 253 residents with a median age of 59.3. The median household income is $41,875 (45% lower than the Wyoming median).
Johnstown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Johnstown at a glance
- Population
- 253
- Median age
- 59.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $41,875State: $76,176
- Homeowners
- 80.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Johnstown a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Wyoming median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 9.2%; a poverty rate of 26.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Johnstown median household income
The median household income in Johnstown is $41,875 and the income per person is $28,264. 26.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Wyoming: 10.5%).
Housing in Johnstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 91
- Owner-occupied
- 80.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.5%
- Vacant
- 15.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 3.29
Johnstown demographics
- Population
- 253
- Median age
- 59.3
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 40.7%
- Households
- 77
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 20.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Johnstown ›
Education in Johnstown
8.9% of adults 25 and older in Johnstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Johnstown
- Unemployment rate
- 9.2%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Johnstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown | 253 | $41,875 | — | — |
| Ethete | 1,326 | $80,833 | $118,800 | $548 |
| Pavillion | 318 | $51,563 | $125,000 | $1,125 |
| Fort Washakie | 1,219 | $36,875 | $92,800 | $519 |
| Arapahoe | 1,240 | $70,000 | $183,900 | $453 |
| Boulder Flats | 564 | $83,929 | $258,300 | $1,069 |
| Hudson | 401 | $50,000 | $189,400 | $850 |
| Riverton | 10,856 | $55,208 | $219,400 | $921 |
| Lander | 7,432 | $74,813 | $337,100 | $896 |
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What is the median household income in Johnstown, WY?
The median household income in Johnstown is $41,875, 45% lower than the Wyoming median of $76,176 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Johnstown, WY a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Wyoming median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 9.2%; a poverty rate of 26.5%.
What is the median age in Johnstown?
The median age in Johnstown is 59.3 years (Wyoming: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Johnstown?
The average commute to work in Johnstown is 28 minutes; 20.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Johnstown?
The unemployment rate in Johnstown is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Johnstown?
8.9% 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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