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Johnstown, NY


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Johnstown, New York

Johnstown, New York, in Fulton county, is 25 miles NW of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 157 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The city is home to some 8,511 residents.

The People and Families of Johnstown

In Johnstown, about 49% of adults are married. People in Johnstown have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Johnstown had a median family income of $39,909.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($400) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Johnstown. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Johnstown Housing

According to the 2000 census, 60% of the housing in Johnstown was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Johnstown, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Johnstown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Johnstown Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 18%Johnstown Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Johnstown, NY

Comparing Johnstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men43
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults54
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use75
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime52

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