What are the schools like in Johnstown, NY?

Johnstown is served primarily by JOHNSTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Johnstown?

The median household income in Johnstown, NY is $59,809 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Johnstown, NY?

Johnstown has an average high temperature of 24.5°F in January and 76.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 53.5 inches.

Johnstown, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Johnstown, NY affordable or expensive?

Johnstown's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Johnstown is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $137,800 and the median rent is $860 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Johnstown, NY?

Johnstown has a violent crime rate of 69.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 372.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Johnstown, NY a Good Place to Live?

Johnstown is a small town of 8,216 in New York, with a median household income of $59,809 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Johnstown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Johnstown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Johnstown city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.4

Johnstown's overall cost of living index is 95.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Johnstown costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Johnstown, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$137,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$860	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,809	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Johnstown's violent crime rate is 69.3 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

69.3 /100k

Property Crime

372.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Johnstown is served primarily by JOHNSTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Johnstown, NY	National Avg
School District	JOHNSTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Johnstown sees average highs of 24.5°F in January and 76.7°F in July, with 44.7 inches of annual precipitation and 53.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Johnstown, NY
Average High — January	24.5°F
Average High — July	76.7°F
Annual Precipitation	44.7"
Annual Snowfall	53.5"

Demographics

Metric	Johnstown, NY	National Avg
Population	8,216	—
Median Age	45.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	18.2%	22.2%
65 and over	21.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gloversville, NY 3 mi Fonda, NY 4 mi Fultonville, NY 4 mi Tribes Hill, NY 6 mi Fort Johnson, NY 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Johnstown

Johnstown, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

12095

Johnstown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnstown, NY affordable or expensive?

Johnstown's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Johnstown roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $137,800 and median rent is $860/month.

What is the crime rate in Johnstown, NY?

Johnstown's violent crime rate is 69.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 372.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Johnstown?

Public schools in Johnstown are operated by JOHNSTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Johnstown, NY a good place to live?

Johnstown, NY has a population of 8,216, a median household income of $59,809, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Johnstown?

Johnstown averages 24.5°F in January and 76.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.7 inches with about 53.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Johnstown?

Johnstown, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12095.

What is the population of Johnstown?

The population of Johnstown, New York is 8,216 with a median age of 45.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Johnstown?

Key numbers for living in Johnstown: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $137,800, median household income $59,809, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Johnstown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.