Life in Johnston research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Johnston over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Johnston:
The population in Johnston is 24,196.
The median home value in Johnston is $398,377.
The median income in Johnston is $103,430.
The cost of living in Johnston is 109 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Johnston is $1,288.
The unemployment rate in Johnston is 1.8%.
The poverty rate in Johnston is 7.6%.
The average high in Johnston is 59.9° and the average low is 39.6°.
Crime in Johnston summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Johnston. Key points include:
There were 205 total crimes in Johnston in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Johnston is 826.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Johnston is 76.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Johnston is 749.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Johnston is -61.02% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw | Johnston / 100k People | Iowa / 100k People | National / 100k People | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 205 | 826.0 | 1,540.0 | 2,119.2 | 
| Violent Crime | 19 | 76.6 | 243.3 | 359.0 | 
| Murder | 1 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 | 
| Robbery | 2 | 8.1 | 18.7 | 61.0 | 
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 52.4 | 187.2 | 256.0 | 
| Property Crime | 186 | 749.4 | 1,296.8 | 1,760.0 | 
| Burglary | 19 | 76.6 | 199.1 | 229.0 | 
| Larceny | 131 | 527.8 | 962.6 | 1,272.0 | 
| Car Theft | 36 | 145.1 | 135.1 | 259.0 | 
Cost of living in Johnston summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Johnston. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Iowa. Key points include:
The cost of living in Johnston is 109 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Johnston is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Johnston is $398,377.
The median income in Johnston is $103,430.
| Living Expense | Johnston | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 139 | 75 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 90 | 99 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 85 | 94 | 100 | |
The average high in Johnston is 59.9° and the average low is 39.6°.
There are 63.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.5 inches of precipitation each year with 35.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Johnston | 
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.9 | 
| Average Annual Low | 39.6 | 
| Annual Precipitation Days | 63.4 | 
| Average Annual Precipitation | 35.5 | 
| Average Annual Snowfall | 35.8 | 
 
        
      The current population in Johnston is 24,196. The population has increased 53.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change | 
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24,196 | 1.4% | 
| 2022 | 23,856 | 1.9% | 
| 2021 | 23,418 | 6.1% | 
| 2020 | 22,077 | 3.1% | 
| 2019 | 21,406 | 3.1% | 
| 2018 | 20,767 | 2.9% | 
| 2017 | 20,172 | 3.5% | 
| 2016 | 19,491 | -0.3% | 
| 2015 | 19,550 | 3.6% | 
| 2014 | 18,874 | 4.1% | 
| 2013 | 18,135 | 4.7% | 
| 2012 | 17,316 | 5.3% | 
| 2011 | 16,446 | 4.6% | 
| 2010 | 15,723 | - | 
79.3% White with 19,190 White residents.
8.6% African American with 2,081 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 16 American Indian residents.
7.2% Asian with 1,735 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 14 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 646 Two Or More residents.
2.1% Hispanic with 514 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Johnston | IA | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.3% | 83.1% | 58.2% | 
| African American | 8.6% | 3.8% | 12.0% | 
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 
| Asian | 7.2% | 2.4% | 5.7% | 
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 7.0% | 19.0% | 
Johnston is 50.9% female with 12,321 female residents.
Johnston is 49.1% male with 11,875 male residents.
| Gender | Johnston | IA | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 49.9% | 50.5% | 
| Male | 49.1% | 50.1% | 49.5% | 
0.0% of adults in Johnston completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Johnston completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Johnston completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Johnston completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Johnston completed associate's degree.
37.0% of adults in Johnston completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Johnston completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Johnston completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Johnston completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Johnston | IA | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% | 
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% | 
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% | 
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% | 
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% | 
| Bachelor's Degree | 37.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% | 
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% | 
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% | 
2.0% of households in Johnston earn Less than $10,000.
2.3% of households in Johnston earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.5% of households in Johnston earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.1% of households in Johnston earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.2% of households in Johnston earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.8% of households in Johnston earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.6% of households in Johnston earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.5% of households in Johnston earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.4% of households in Johnston earn $150,000 to $199,999.
22.6% of households in Johnston earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Johnston | IA | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.9% | 
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 3.4% | 3.6% | 
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.5% | 7.0% | 6.6% | 
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.1% | 7.3% | 6.8% | 
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.2% | 11.7% | 10.4% | 
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.8% | 17.8% | 15.7% | 
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% | 14.1% | 12.7% | 
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.5% | 18.4% | 17.4% | 
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.4% | 8.4% | 9.3% | 
| $200,000 or more | 22.6% | 8.0% | 12.6% |