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Is Johnstown, OH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8686% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$98,912about $8,243/month · 14% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$347,9005% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,720 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Ohio. It is number 253 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Johnstown
$1,868
Toronto
$827
Miami Heights
$1,576
Chardon
$1,286
Delhi Hills
$1,703
Canal Fulton
$979
Northwood
$1,067

How much do households earn in Johnstown?

Under $25k
11.0%
$25k–50k
15.9%
$50k–100k
37.9%
$100k–150k
14.6%
$150k+
18.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 32.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Johnstown

SizeJohnstownU.S. average
1 bedroom$737$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,165$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,476$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Johnstown overall?

Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
73
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
96
Other services
99
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Johnstown, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Johnstown

🏛️ Property tax$4,098a year · 1.18% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$116a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Johnstown

Commute to work25.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree33.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home61.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Johnstown?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $546 a month less.

Renting
$1,868
Owning
$2,414

Owning assumes a typical $347,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,790 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Johnstown, OH?

Renting in Johnstown costs a median of about $1,868 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Johnstown?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,720 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Johnstown cheap or expensive?

Johnstown is rated OK: rent takes 22.7% of the typical household income of $98,912. It ranks 253rd cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Johnstown?

The median homeowner in Johnstown pays $4,098 a year in property taxes, about 1.18% of the median home value.

Is Johnstown more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below 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 $347,900, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.

5,286 people live in Johnstown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.