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Johnstown, NY

Johnstown, NY.

Population: 12,391 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Johnstown, NY is $210,570 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $104,000 after a median 59 days on market. Typical rent runs $967/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$210,570

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$210,570
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+24.5%
10-year appreciation
+79.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$210,570
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$104,000
Median list price
$215,000
Median price per sqft
$45
1-year sale-price change
-16.8%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
33
Sale-to-list ratio
94.6%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$967/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
JOHNSTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, HAMILTON-FULTON-MONTGOMERY BOCES
Schools include
JOHNSTOWN JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PLEASANT AVENUE SCHOOL, WARREN STREET SCHOOL, HAMILTON-FULTON-MONTGOMERY BOCES

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A02
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Johnstown City Landfill (1.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
46.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,656
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,806

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Saratoga National Historical Park (39 mi)
National parks include
Saratoga National Historical Park, Fort Stanwix National Monument, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Fulton County Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Schenectady County Airport (SCH) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NATHAN LITTAUER HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+52 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,946
Housing built before 1970
70.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,445
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
82.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,832
Average weekly wage
$978
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
47

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

JohnstownState medianUS median
Median home value$210,570$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$104,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market59 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$967/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,445$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Johnstown, NY?
$210,570.
What is the median sale price in Johnstown, NY?
$104,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Johnstown, NY?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in Johnstown, NY?
Typical rent: $967/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Johnstown, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind.
Is Johnstown, NY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A02.
What is the wildfire risk in Johnstown, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Johnstown, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Johnstown, NY?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Johnstown City Landfill, 1.4 mi.
How many schools serve Johnstown, NY?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Johnstown, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Johnstown, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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