Housing & Real Estate — Johnston, Iowa
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 9,868 |
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| Occupied | 9,552 |
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| Vacant | 316 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 6,905 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 2,647 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $369,100 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$428,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,288/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $6,577/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 14.5% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 40.8% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 2,922 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 3,209 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,886 |
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| Built before 1960 | 310 |
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| Median Year Built | 2003 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
