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Johnston, IA
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Population: 23,418
Home Price: $289,600
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Overview
Johnston is a small city in the state of Iowa with a population of 23,418. Johnston has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(B) Good
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
19.2 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Johnston, IA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Johnston
Iowa
United States
Per Capita Income
$52,002
$30,483
$32,693
Median Household Income
$93,363
$60,214
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
2.0%
4.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
7.4%
10.5%
Age
Johnston
Iowa
United States
Median Age
37.7
42.5
42.3
Gender
Johnston
Iowa
United States
Male
49.2%
50.2%
49.8%
Female
50.8%
49.8%
50.2%
Race
Johnston
Iowa
United States
White
80.3%
94.1%
80.3%
Black or African American
9.9%
0.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
6.5%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.8%
1.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.5%
3.1%
5.2%
Housing Information
Johnston
Iowa
United States
Median Home Price
$289,600
$109,187
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,095
$525
$801
Family Households
55.5%
55.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
24.8%
24.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
70.8%
79.6%
72.9%
Renters
29.2%
20.4%
27.1%
Education
Johnston
Iowa
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
1.7%
5.5%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
17.0%
17.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
16.1%
22.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.3%
12.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
35.5%
13.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Johnston
Iowa
United States
Mathematics
83.9%
71.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
79.2%
70.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Johnston
Iowa
United States
Murder
0.0
1.0
3.0
Rape
26.4
46.6
38.0
Robbery
4.4
13.1
40.7
Assault
96.9
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Johnston
Iowa
United States
Burglary
242.2
311.2
336.1
Theft
854.3
1237.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
101.3
121.6
167.1
Arson
17.6
9.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Johnston, IA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
ice cream
beer
wine
pizza
craft beer
hot sauce
gluten free
homestyle
wine tasting
cheese
restaurant
meat
healthconscious
sauces
pie
healthy meals
meal
tasty
delicious
avocado
isu cyclones
baseball
high school football
football
basketball
college football
youth sports
fantasy sports
boston sports
fantasy football
video games
golf
teams
ncaa basketball
softball
cubs red sox
volleyball
little league
wrestling
soccer
fashion
pastel
comics
fine art
craft
paintings
cubelets
commissions closed
drawing
portraits
collection
creative
nature
library
photography
creation
graphic design
museum
artifacts
flower bouquets
video games
pokmon
anime
reading writing
books
sportscards
horror movies
outdoors
comics
fishing
frequent tweeter
sim racing
daddying
techstartup
crossfit
fulltime
gaming
motorsports
roller coasters
fitness
fashion
sports
radio show
family friendly
tv
podcasts
quality content
marketing
mobile dj
producer
outdoor
award winning
frequent tweeter
educational
films
digital marketing
broadcasting
pop culture
arts
gaming
sports
summer
family friendly
winter
recreational activities
space
recreation department
fishing
facilities
backyar
ski
arts
pool
backyard
nature
campfires
swimming pool
photography
bicycling
hiking
hyvee
coffee shops
deals
grocery store
local grocery
spirit wear
gas station
exclusive deals
pharmacy
etsy
vendor
popup shop
topcare
technician target
grocery stores
starbucks
restaurant
christmas gifts
brands
krogers
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