salaryRent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.5 minutes each way. Most homes (77.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,360 a year. That is $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Colorado cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Colorado. It is number 81 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Johnstown?
Share of households by yearly income. 53.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Johnstown
| Size | Johnstown | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,927 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,710 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,162 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,360 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Johnstown overall?
Everyday prices in Colorado overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Johnstown, so the Colorado figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Johnstown
Life in Johnstown
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Johnstown?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,440 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $540,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $54,030 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Johnstown, CO?
Renting in Johnstown costs a median of about $2,309 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Johnstown?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,360 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Johnstown cheap or expensive?
Johnstown is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.9% of the typical household income of $139,121. It ranks 81st cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Johnstown?
The median homeowner in Johnstown pays $3,425 a year in property taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value.
Is Johnstown more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Colorado are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Johnstown?
The median home value in Johnstown is $540,300, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
18,883 people live in Johnstown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.