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Johnstown, New York

Introduction to Johnstown, New York

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

Johnstown History

This community was established by Sir William Johnson in 1762. He named the area John's Town after his son John Johnson. William Johnson established a sawmill, a lumber business and a flourmill in the area. The Battle of Johnstown, a battle of the American Revolution, was fought here on October 25, 1781. The British troops were defeated, and as a result, many British loyalists, including Johnson and his familt, left the area. In 1803, Johnstown was incorporated as a village. It was reincorporated as a city in 1895.

Johnstown and nearby Attractions

  • Johnstown Historical Society Museum
  • Adirondack Park
  • Johnson Hall State Historic Site
  • Howe Caverns
  • Canajoharie Library & Art Gallery

Things To Do In Johnstown

The city is home to the Johnson Hall State Historic Site, which was the former estate of William Johnson. The Canajoharie Library & Art Gallery houses art collections of Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper and Andrew Wyeth. Adirondack Park, established in 1882 for the protection of wilderness areas, stretches across 6 million acres of land. The Fox Run Golf Club is local golf course, while the Great Escape amusement park and Howe Caverns are also accessible from Johnstown.

Johnstown Transportation

Albany International is the closest major airport.

Johnstown Higher Education

Fulton-Montgomery Community College is located in Johnstown. Schenectady County Community College and Union College are also close by.

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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