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Overview
Population:168,878
Pop. Change:38%
State: North Carolina
Metro Area:Raleigh-Cary
County:Johnston County
City:Clayton, Smithfield, ... 11 more
Zip Code:27520, 27577, ... 10 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Johnston's Real Estate Market
 • 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
 • Median Condominiums


Interesting Facts about Johnston County

As of 2012, Johnston County's population is 168,878 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 38.46 percent.

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The median home cost in Johnston County is $131,900. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.97 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Johnston County's cost of living is 4.50% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Johnston County public schools spend $4,534 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 15.6 students per teacher in Johnston County.

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The unemployment rate in Johnston County is 8.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Johnston County jobs have Increased by 0.92 percent.


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Average Commute time is 32 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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