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Living in Johnstown

Johnstown is a city in the United States, with a population of 18,883 in July 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$1,835 per month and the median home value was US$540,300. There were 596 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1934 sources

Population22,433people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary4,857EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,613EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.19%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime3,234offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 104% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.66µg/m³country median 7.0 — 5% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Johnstown?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Johnstown.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 77.9%, and the vacancy rate was 1.54% in July 2026. 45.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Johnstown recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet23Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan24Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,835/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent45.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)1.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,872 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,652 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,613 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes565 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Johnstown a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker38%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 27–49%
Skilled employee47%strong on work, weak on safety · range 36–58%
Student38%strong on education, weak on work · range 28–48%
Family45%strong on family, weak on cost · range 36–54%
Retirement43%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 33–53%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

4.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 971 of 22,433 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$128,995 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Johnstown is 4.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income128,995 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband85.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with a broadband subscription96.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with internet but no subscription0.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households without internet3.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with satellite internet8.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Median gross salary4,857 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)25Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate4.19 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Johnstown?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

United States median gross pay: €4,747 (2026-08-03).
Left over each month€1,925of €3,659 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,659
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,652
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,925
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Johnstown Salary needed to live in Johnstown

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Johnstown. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Johnstown. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher94.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Schools39 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents23.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio9 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents596 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,894 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Johnstown when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesJohnstown highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Johnstown highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Johnstown3,234
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,234 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents109.4 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Recorded violent crimes29 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time30.51 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers walking to work3.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Nearest airportFNL3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Distance to nearest airport15 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Johnstown. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Johnstown.

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Climate and air quality

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Johnstown is 6.7 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.66 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202410Official
Monthly extreme high temperatureJan 20.07 · Feb 19.97 · Mar 26.05 · Apr 30.11 · May 34.71 · Jun 38.81 · Jul 39.06 · Aug 38.68 · Sep 36.79 · Oct 29.87 · Nov 24.69 · Dec 18.36 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center15Official
Monthly extreme low temperatureJan -23.92 · Feb -24.35 · Mar -18.04 · Apr -13.54 · May -9.92 · Jun 2.67 · Jul 8.56 · Aug 6.53 · Sep -2.53 · Oct -14.11 · Nov -19.01 · Dec -21.69 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center15Official
Average temperature by monthJan -0.92 · Feb -0.81 · Mar 4.01 · Apr 8.1 · May 13.3 · Jun 20.34 · Jul 23.89 · Aug 22.15 · Sep 17.49 · Oct 9.45 · Nov 3.51 · Dec -1.49 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 7.62 · Feb 8.89 · Mar 20.32 · Apr 38.1 · May 74.68 · Jun 52.32 · Jul 38.35 · Aug 41.15 · Sep 33.78 · Oct 27.18 · Nov 13.21 · Dec 10.92 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information18Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading71.4 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean7.08 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation547.2 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.49 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature10.03 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-3.34 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 971 is not 2.5% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.51 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Foreign residents971 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density555.9 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau8Official
Population22,433 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program22Official
Population covered by crime statistics21,551 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value540,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Owner-occupied homes77.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Labour force participation rate78.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Residents born abroad5.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Flu vaccination coverage67.15 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage5Official
Mammography screening coverage73.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate6Official
Residents without health insurance3.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher38.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Households with a vehicle available96.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers aged 16 and over10,827 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers mainly working from home17.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households using cellular data plans93.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official

Alternatives for people set on Johnstown

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Broomfield as a Johnstown alternative in the same region

46 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Residents: 79,174 Broomfield vs 22,433 Johnstown+253%
  • Foreign residents: 4.8% Broomfield vs 2.5% Johnstown+91%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,004 Broomfield vs 3,234 Johnstown−38%
  • Nearest airport: 3.0 km Broomfield vs 15.0 km Johnstown−80%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Broomfield vs 4.2% Johnstown−10%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³ Broomfield vs 6.7 µg/m³ Johnstown+5%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,801 Broomfield vs €4,857 Johnstownsame level
Full comparisonMore about Broomfield

Plainfield as a Johnstown alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1408 km, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 3,234 Johnstown−77%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 2.5% Johnstown+143%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 22,433 Johnstown+123%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 15.0 km Johnstown−40%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 4.2% Johnstown−10%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 6.7 µg/m³ Johnstown+17%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €4,857 Johnstownsame level
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Johnstown

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Greeley Commuting Zone · 20.7 km away
Salary
3,209 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Johnstown, nearest in population first.

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Christiansburg22,442 residentsZephyrhills22,447 residentsSeymour22,450 residentsHanahan22,415 residentsRepublic22,404 residentsBiddeford22,399 residents

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Is Johnstown part of Greeley?

Johnstown is in the published commuting zone of Greeley; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Greeley city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source20

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Johnstown?

The unemployment rate is 4.19 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Johnstown?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.66 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Johnstown?

Police recorded 3,234 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Johnstown?

The published population is 22,433 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Johnstown?

971 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Johnstown a good place to live?

Johnstown may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Johnstown part of Greeley?

Johnstown is in the published commuting zone of Greeley; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Johnstown?

Greeley, Milliken, Mead, Berthoud, Windsor are near Johnstown. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Johnstown (Colorado), United States: population, rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 51346d1ba25583de8ce177daa2c59d2c]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/johnstown-co/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Johnstown (Colorado), United States: population, rent, jobs},
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Sources

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  2. ACS 2024 1-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  3. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  5. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  10. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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