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Johnstown, PA

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Rich history and gorgeous scenery define this colorful Pennsylvania community

Schools Affordable Historic Nature Outdoors Golf College Amtrak Stadium

Nestled among the hills and valleys of southwest Pennsylvania, Johnstown is a small and fairly secluded city that wears its rich history on its sleeve. In addition to the numerous monuments and museums around town, many historic structures like the antique buildings downtown and the Silver Drive-In Theater are well-preserved and still in regular use. The Downtown district displays a timeless sense of classic Americana, featuring a walkable collective of unique shops and restaurants clustered around Central Park. Point Stadium serves as a popular hangout for locals during baseball season, and the Flood City Music Festival attracts big crowds and national headliners to town every summer.

The surrounding natural landscape offers endless opportunities for exploration with miles of trails traversing the regions rugged and scenic countryside.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Johnstown, PA is $668 for one bedroom, $771 for two bedrooms, and $920 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Johnstown has decreased by -2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$668/month
520 Sq Ft
House
$1,024/month
542 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Johnstown, PA is 8.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Johnstown is 30.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $920. You can expect to pay 5.8% more for groceries, 6.4% more for utilities, and 0.4% more for transportation.

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Transportation

50

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

33

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Westmont Hilltop Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

739 Students

7
out of 10

Richland Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

811 Students

6
out of 10

Conemaugh Twp Area Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

389 Students

6
out of 10

Jackson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

208 Students

6
out of 10

Ferndale Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

306 Students

4
out of 10

Westmont Hilltop HS

Public

Grades 7-12

725 Students

7
out of 10

Richland High School

Public

Grades 7-12

715 Students

7
out of 10

Westmont Hilltop Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

498 Students

7
out of 10

Conemaugh Valley Junior-Senior High School

Public

Grades 7-12

319 Students

6
out of 10

Ferndale Area Junior-Senior High School

Public

Grades 7-12

283 Students

5
out of 10

Westmont Hilltop HS

Public

Grades 7-12

725 Students

7
out of 10

Richland High School

Public

Grades 7-12

715 Students

7
out of 10

Westmont Hilltop High School

Public

Grades 9-12

486 Students

7
out of 10

Conemaugh Valley Junior-Senior High School

Public

Grades 7-12

319 Students

6
out of 10

Ferndale Area Junior-Senior High School

Public

Grades 7-12

283 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Natural Biodiversity
  • Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Airports

  • Arnold Palmer Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.