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Johnstown
  • Town in Pennsylvania
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Johnstown

    C minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      D
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      C minus
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      D+
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      A
    Johnstown is a town in Pennsylvania with a population of 18,647. Johnstown is in Cambria County. Living in Johnstown offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Johnstown there are a lot of bars. Many retirees live in Johnstown and residents tend to lean conservative.
    Population
    18,647
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $36,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $566
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      49%
    • Own
      51%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      847.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      23.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      124.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      153.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      910.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,944.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      115
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      9%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      43%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      11%
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    Working in Johnstown

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $31,200
    National
    $69,021
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