Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
22%
Johnstown
Johnstown, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$751
Population
21,359
Renter Mix
54% Rent
Rich history and gorgeous scenery define this colorful Pennsylvania community
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Nestled among the hills and valleys of southwest Pennsylvania, Johnstown is a small and fairly secluded city that wears its rich history on its sleeve. In addition to the numerous monuments and museums around town, many historic structures like the antique buildings downtown and the Silver Drive-In Theater are well-preserved and still in regular use. The Downtown district displays a timeless sense of classic Americana, featuring a walkable collective of unique shops and restaurants clustered around Central Park. Point Stadium serves as a popular hangout for locals during baseball season, and the Flood City Music Festival attracts big crowds and national headliners to town every summer.
The surrounding natural landscape offers endless opportunities for exploration with miles of trails traversing the regions rugged and scenic countryside.
Explore the City
Central Park is a park located in the center of Johnstown PA.
Johnstown is hometown to one of the creators of Spiderman, the late Steve Ditko.
Walnut Grove residents can enjoy convenient, city amenities provided by the downtown area.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$33,021
Average: $43,387
Education
2,809
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,066
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Johnstown has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
54%
Non-Renters
46%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Johnstown, PA is $751 for one bedroom, $927 for two bedrooms, and $1,014 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Johnstown has increased by 7.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$751/month
520 Sq Ft
House
$916/month
482 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Johnstown, PA is 6.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Johnstown is 29.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,014. You can expect to pay 6.2% more for groceries, 6.1% more for utilities, and 10.4% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Johnstown, PA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
811 Students
Public
Grades K-5
739 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
392 Students
Public
Grades K-5
389 Students
Public
Grades K-5
208 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
715 Students
Westmont Hilltop Middle School
Public
Grades 5-8
484 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
725 Students
Conemaugh Valley Junior-Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
319 Students
Ferndale Area Junior-Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
283 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
715 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
471 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
725 Students
Conemaugh Valley Junior-Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
319 Students
Ferndale Area Junior-Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
283 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Natural Biodiversity
- Johnstown Flood National Memorial
Military Bases
Airports
- Arnold Palmer Regional
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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.