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Population:171,498
Pop. Change:41%
State: North Carolina
Metro Area:Raleigh-Cary
County:Johnston County
City:Smithfield, Clayton, ... 11 more
Zip Code:27520, 27528, ... 12 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Johnston County

As of 2011, Johnston County's population is 171,498 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 40.66 percent.

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The median home cost in Johnston County is $133,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.62 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Johnston County's cost of living is 6.50% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Johnston County public schools spend $4,625 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.6 students per teacher in Johnston County.

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The unemployment rate in Johnston County is 8.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Johnston County jobs have Decreased by 0.07 percent.

Average Commute time is 31 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Johnston County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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