Johnston, IA
1 neighborhoods · 23,967 residents · Iowa
A
88/100
94
Safety Score
88
Affordability
$98K
Median Income
$332K
Median Home Value
Is Johnston, IA a Good Place to Live?
Johnston receives an overall livability grade of A (88/100), placing it among the better areas in Iowa. Safety scores A+ (94/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (88/100) with a median household income of $97,926 and median home values around $331,900.
About 54.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 2%. 71% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 37.
$1,221
Median Rent/mo
54.6%
College Educated
2%
Unemployment
71%
Owner-Occupied
37
Median Age
23,967
Population
1
Zip Codes
Polk
County
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Neighborhoods in Johnston
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50131Polk Co. | 88 A | 94 | 88 | $98K | $332K | 23,967 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.