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Johnstown, PA Utility & Living Guide

Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Total Utilities$300/mo

1BR Rent$650/mo

Sales Tax6%

COL Index85 (-15% below national average)

Family Score7/10

Median Home$120,000

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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$110/mo

FirstEnergy/Penelec

🔥 Gas

$60/mo

UGI Utilities

💧 Water

$40/mo

Johnstown Water Authority

🗑️ Garbage

$20/mo

Johnstown Department of Public Works

📶 Internet

$70/mo

Combined Average Overhead$300/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom	$650/mo
2 Bedrooms	$850/mo
3 Bedrooms	$1100/mo
Median Home Price	$120,000
Property Tax Rate	1.8%
Avg Childcare/mo	$800

Johnstown’s housing market is among the most affordable in Pennsylvania, with median home prices well below state averages. Many historic homes are available at low cost, though some may require renovations.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

US national avg = 100

vs National Avg

-15% below national average

Groceries

Transportation

Healthcare

Childcare/mo

$800

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax	6%
Property Tax Rate	1.8%
<p>State 6% + County 0% + City 0%</p>

Pennsylvania flat 3.07% state income tax, no local income taxes

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score

7/10

Safety Index

Higher = safer

School Rating

5.5/10

GreatSchools avg

Avg Childcare

$800/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend

-5% (declining)

Political Climate

Historically Democratic stronghold shifting to Republican in recent elections

Business Momentum

Moderate with key industries in healthcare (Conemaugh Health System), manufacturing (JWF Industries), and tourism (Ski resorts)

Top Local Concerns

Population decline, opioid crisis, infrastructure maintenance

🚌 Transit for Families

Limited public transit (CamTran buses), some sidewalks in need of repair, but generally manageable with strollers in downtown areas

🎡 Top Kid Attractions

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Johnstown Children's Museum
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Stackhouse Park
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Johnstown Inclined Plane

Best Neighborhoods for Families

Westmont offers good schools and suburban feel, downtown has walkable amenities but limited parking, Roxbury has affordable single-family homes.

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📰 Live Local News

No plastic bag ban, strict snow removal ordinances, historic district preservation rules

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📊 Johnstown — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

💰 Median Household Income

$31,200

👤 Median Age

44.4

🏠 Homeownership Rate

51.1%

🔑 Renter Rate

48.9%

📉 Poverty Rate

33.7%

💼 Unemployment Rate

8.9%

📡 Internet Access

76.3%

🎓 College Educated

12.4%

☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs

Winter heating costs can double gas bills (Dec-Feb), while summer AC use increases electric bills by 30-40% (Jun-Aug). Spring/Fall are most affordable utility seasons.