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Johnston

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  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Providence, RI
  • 67 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Johnston is a suburb of Providence with a population of 29,159. Johnston is in Providence County. Living in Johnston offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Johnston there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Johnston and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Johnston are above average.
    About Johnston...
    Population
    29,159

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $211,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $940
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Johnston Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      108.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      23.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      20.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      248.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      857.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      122.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      37%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      13%

    Working in Johnston

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $60,574
    National
    $55,322
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    Johnston Reviews

    67 reviews
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    I love living in Johnston. It’s not that big of a town, but it does have a lot for you to do such as many restaurants, shopping and bowling. The nights are so peaceful here as the neighborhoods are quiet at night. Everyone in the town is so friendly. It’s not that far from many main cities such as Providence, which allows for quick travel! The safety in town is wonderful as police roam both day and night. There are many job opportunities in town! It’s also affordable and a nice town to start a family in! There’s barely any traffic so it makes it easy to commute to other places. And, it’s also a pretty diversified place to be! Overall, it’s a great place to live!
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    I have lived in Johnston for most of my life. The best part of Johnston is the recreational sports available in the town. Being involved in sports has been a great experience for me. I have made many friends over the years because of my involvement in sports. Sports really helps build a community. Parents and children get to know each other well and look forward to seeing one another at the games. My grandparents and aunts also attended many of my games. It is a great and exciting time for all. As I move on to college, I will miss my days of the sports I played in the town of Johnston.
    Living in Johnston has been nothing but a positive experience since the beginning. Johnston is very centrally located, and it is easy to travel to other districts and towns. I would recommend living in Johnston or surrounding city because of affordability, friendliness, and safety.