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Livability Score

62
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
Johnston Historical District
Park
Tidwell Jewelers
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Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Johnston.
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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The cost of living in Johnston is 80/100 - which is 14% lower than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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Johnston crime rates are 1,345 per 100k, which is 50% lower than South Carolina
Property Crime
1,107 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
238 crimes per 100k B+
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The median income in Johnston is $32,500 - which is 31% lower than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$32,500 F
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
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Fire Station
Johnston Police Dept
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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Johnston home prices are $89,400 - which is 38% lower than South Carolina
Home Price
$89,400 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-1% C
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio) A
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The Johnston graduation rate is 67% - which is 18% lower than South Carolina
School Test Scores
39% F
High School Grad. Rates
67% F
Johnston Elementary
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Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy
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  • Johnston has a Livability Score of 62/100, which is considered average
  • Johnston crime rates are 50% lower than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Johnston is 14% lower than the South Carolina average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Johnston? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Johnston Historical District

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Johnston? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Johnston.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Johnston? The cost of living in Johnston is 80/100 - which is 14% lower than South Carolina.
      Johnston
      80

      20% less expensive than average

      South Carolina
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Johnston? Johnston crime rates are 1,345, which are 50% lower than South Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,345 per 100k people

      41% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 75

      41% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -20%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Johnston? The median income in Johnston is $32,500 which is 31% lower than South Carolina.
      Median household income
      $32,50041% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,46531% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Johnston a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Johnston home prices? Johnston home prices are $89,400 - which is 38% lower than South Carolina
      Median home value
      $89,40052% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $72923% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      18% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Johnston have good schools? The Johnston graduation rate is 67% - which is 18% lower than South Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      67%

      19% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      39%

      18% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      3% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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