The Town FilesJohnstown, New York
City in Fulton County · population 8,204 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,800
- Household income
- $63,763
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 54 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 44.0
Johnstown is a city of 8,204 people in Fulton County, New York. The median home is worth $157,800, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more vibrant than 86% of New York towns, more walkable than 85% of New York towns, better for cycling than 80% of New York towns.
How Johnstown ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Johnstown is worth $157,800, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $63,763, which is more affordable than 63% of New York towns. Median rent is $914 a month. 60.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Johnstown | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,800 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $914 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $63,763 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 60.3% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1941 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Johnstown
| People | Johnstown | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.5% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.7% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 19.0 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.3% | 91.1% |
Weather in Johnstown
July highs average 76.7°F and January lows 7.1°F. About 50.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 53.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 179 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Johnstown since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on August 3, 2010 about 5.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 21, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 22, 2014.
Severe weather in Fulton County since 1996
Fulton County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Fulton County
Fulton County had 16,102 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,770 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Johnstown itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Johnstown
5 public schools with 1,942 students, about 9.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL | 8-12 | 557 | 11.9 |
| HAMILTON-FULTON-MONTGOMERY BOCES | K-12 | 454 | 6.3 |
| KNOX MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 365 | 10.7 |
| WARREN STREET SCHOOL | 2-4 | 297 | 11.9 |
| PLEASANT AVENUE SCHOOL | PK-2 | 269 | 13.5 |
Towns near Johnstown
- Johnstown, NY2.8 mi · 6,867 people · home $193,500
- Gloversville, NY3.3 mi · 15,131 people · home $106,400
- Mohawk, NY3.8 mi · 3,572 people · home $174,700
- Glen, NY7.5 mi · 2,536 people · home $198,800
- Perth, NY8.6 mi · 3,584 people · home $349,200
- Palatine, NY9.0 mi · 3,189 people · home $142,500
- Mayfield, NY9.9 mi · 6,146 people · home $173,000
- Amsterdam, NY10.4 mi · 18,219 people · home $137,900
Johnstown questions
Is Johnstown, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Johnstown scores better for retirees than 49% of New York towns and quieter than 28%. 21.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.0).
How much does a house cost in Johnstown?
The median owner-occupied home in Johnstown is valued at $157,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,763, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $914 a month.
What is the weather like in Johnstown?
July highs average 76.7°F and January lows 7.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.7 inches of precipitation a year and 53.5 inches of snow.
Does Johnstown get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Johnstown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on August 3, 2010. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)