Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
16%
Johnston
Johnston, IA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,084
Population
24,281
Renter Mix
34% Rent
A waterfront suburbia perfect for families
Rivers
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Suburb
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Great Schools
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Family-Friendly
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Located 11 miles northwest of Des Moines, the quaint city of Johnson, Iowa offers safe neighborhoods and a family-friendly environment. With the Des Moines River flowing along the eastern border of Johnston and Beaver Creek running directly through town, residents enjoy fantastic waterfront views. Part of Johnston resides on the shores of Saylorville Lake where residents can enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and boating.
This suburb belongs to the Johnston Community School District, offering a top-tier education system for K-12 like Johnston High School. With river and lakefront views, a welcoming community, public parks, and secure neighborhoods, Johnston is the perfect place to raise a family in Iowa. Johnston provides a wonderful variety of rentals between luxury and affordable apartments. There’s something for everyone in this suburbia.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$99,189
Average: $139,751
Education
9,846
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,993
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Johnston has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
37%
Other Education
63%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Johnston, IA is $1,076 for a studio, $1,085 for one bedroom, $1,354 for two bedrooms, and $1,533 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Johnston has increased by 3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,085/month
727 Sq Ft
House
$1,787/month
1,303 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,160/month
926 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,649/month
1,344 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Johnston, IA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Henry A Wallace Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
876 Students
Beaver Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
571 Students
Public
Grades K-5
607 Students
Public
Grades K-5
647 Students
Public
Grades K-5
662 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,166 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,112 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,790 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Westchester Park
- Sawgrass Park
- Ashby Park
- Beaverdale Park
- Beaver Creek Greenbelt
Military Bases
Airports
- Des Moines International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.