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Johnston
  • Suburb of Des Moines, IA
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Des Moines

Johnston

#1 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Polk County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Johnston is a suburb of Des Moines with a population of 23,418. Johnston is in Polk County and is one of the best places to live in Iowa. Living in Johnston offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Johnston there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Johnston and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Johnston are highly rated.
    About Johnston...
    Population
    23,418
    Suburb of
    Des Moines
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $289,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,163
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      29%
    • Own
      71%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      96.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      46.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      4.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      92.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      656.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      163.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      36%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Johnston

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $93,363
    National
    $69,021
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