City profile
Johnstown, PA
Cambria County · Population 18,087
Johnstown is a town in Cambria County, PA with about 18,087 residents and a typical home value near $45,000. It is 58 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
30°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
160
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$45,400
Typical monthly housing
$299
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
70
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.39%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.07%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.34%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 76/100
Top hazards: Riverine flooding, Lightning, Landslide
Nearest major airport
70 mi to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 30% Democratic / 70% Republican
Community
Population
18,087
Black population
14.7%
County
Cambria County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding
Highlights
- About 18,087 residents
- Typical home value about $45,000
- 58 miles from Pittsburgh, PA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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