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Johnston
  • Suburb of Des Moines, IA

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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade A
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Johnston is a suburb of Des Moines with a population of 23,418. Johnston is in Polk County and is one of the best places to live in Iowa. Living in Johnston offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Johnston there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Johnston and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Johnston are highly rated.

About

About Johnston...
Population
23,418

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$289,600
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,163
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    29%
  • Own
    71%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    96.8
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    46.3
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    4.2
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    92.6
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    656.6
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    163.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    16%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    5%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    15%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    19%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    26%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    17%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    national  11%

Working in Johnston

Jobs
grade A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$93,363
National
$69,021

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