CITY PROFILE
Johnstown, PA
WHAT LIVING HERE IS LIKE
Johnstown, PA is a smaller metro with one of the more affordable housing markets in our dataset, making it an accessible choice for budget-conscious movers. Expect a temperate four-season climate with often-cloudy skies and a wet climate—you'll see regular rainfall and limited sunshine throughout the year. This is a straightforward, lower-cost option if you prioritize affordability and don't mind frequent cloud cover and moisture.
By the numbers
| Typical home value | $107K · Zillow, May 2026 (ZHVI) |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $873/mo · Zillow, May 2026 (ZORI) |
| Average temperature | 7.3°C · warmest 20.4°C · coolest -7.1°C · NASA POWER |
| Annual precipitation | 1184 mm · NASA POWER |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 3.56 kWh/m²/day · NASA POWER (annual mean) |
| Metro size rank (US) | #322 · Zillow SizeRank |
Match scores
- Affordable to buy100
- Affordable to rent99
- Climate comfort29
- Plenty of sunshine30
- Big-city amenities22
Scores are 0–100, normalised across the metros we cover, derived from the sourced figures above (higher = better on that factor). A research aid, not a recommendation to move. Job market, safety, and healthcare access need key-gated feeds (BLS, FBI, Census) not yet wired — see the methodology.
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