Johnstown, PA at a glance
Median household income
$37,888$3,157 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Johnstown, PA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Johnstown, PA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Johnstown, PA MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $840 | $10,080 | $33,600 | 26.6% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $846 | $10,152 | $33,840 | 26.8% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,035 | $12,420 | $41,400 | 32.8% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,431 | $17,172 | $57,240 | 45.3% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,484 | $17,808 | $59,360 | 47% |
What a typical income covers in Johnstown, PA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $37,888 a year ($3,157 a month before tax).
What $37,888 leaves after Pennsylvania taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Pennsylvania tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Johnstown, PA: common questions
What is the median household income in Johnstown, PA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Johnstown, PA is $37,888 per year (approximately $3,157 per month).
What is the average rent in Johnstown, PA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $840 for a studio, $846 for one bedroom, $1,035 for two, $1,431 for three and $1,484 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Johnstown, PA expensive to live in?
Prices there run 14.1% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 85.9, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Johnstown, PA?
To keep a $1,035 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $41,400 a year, or $3,450 a month. That is 109% of what the typical household in Johnstown, PA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Johnstown, PA?
On the local median income of $37,888 ($3,157 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $1,579 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $947 for everything else and $631 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,035 takes 66% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Johnstown, PA?
Homes in Pennsylvania paid 21.7¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $196. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.