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What BestPlaces Users Say about Johnstown
Founded in 1800, Johnstown is a small city located in western Pennsylvania. With a population of around 19,000, it is known for its rich history and scenic views of the Conemaugh River. However, like many cities, Johnstown has its pros and cons when it comes to living there. To get a better understanding of what it's like to reside in this particular place, I have summarized a variety of user reviews from BestPlaces.net.
According to user "Jennifer," who has lived in Johnstown for 15 years, the city has a strong sense of community and friendly residents. She states, "Johnstown is a great place to live with a tight-knit community. People look out for each other and there are many opportunities to get involved." Another long-time resident, "Mike," agrees with this sentiment, adding that the small size of the city creates a close-knit community where "everyone knows everyone."
On the other hand, some users expressed concerns about the job market in Johnstown. "Stephanie" mentions that there are limited job opportunities in the city, saying, "Finding a well-paying job can be difficult. Many people have to commute to larger cities for work." Similarly, "Mark," who recently moved to Johnstown, noted the lack of career options and stated, "There aren't many job opportunities, especially in my field. I had to take a pay cut to move here."
When it comes to the cost of living, opinions vary among users. "Dana" believes that Johnstown is an affordable place to live, stating, "The cost of living is relatively low, which is great for families and those on a budget." However, "David" disagrees, stating, "I find the cost of living to be high for the limited opportunities and amenities in the city."
In summary, while Johnstown may have a strong sense of community and affordable cost of living, it may not be the best place for job opportunities. It's important to consider these factors when deciding if Johnstown is the right place for you to live.
based on 16 ReviewsGet to know Johnstown with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Johnstown
A Historic City With Lots of Possibilities. - 6/22/2022
It is a historic city with a booming economy located in Johnstown, PA. In the past two years, crime and drug problems have decreased, and the city promotes arts, culture, and sports. There are pleasant residents in this small community. There is nothing but amiability and niceness among the people. There are many churches and old-style factories with fresh air and beautiful scenery. Since the real estate market is still affordable, it is a good place for new businesses to start or for retail chains to start a new branch. In a city surrounded by mountains, the humidity is high but manageable. Dehumidifiers are needed. Compared to other midwestern cities, city water is somewhat expensive. Newcomers, artists, history lovers, and business developers can benefit from it.
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cost of living - 10/12/2012
Johnstown is very sceneic. The people are very nice howeever, if you go too far out into suburbia you will find a great deal of ignorance and racism. The down side is little to no jobs, horrible pay. Like taking a 4 or 5 dollar an hour paycut to move to this area. Plus the utilities here will way out way your rent. I only pay 325.00 for a nice 2 br but over 400 a month in utilities and it's just me at work all day and 1 child. I love it here but I'm afraid the bad economy and the utilies are going to drive me
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best place to live in usa - 8/12/2012
we were planning to shift to usa or canada for a while , after looking at many places to live , we decided on johnstown , our friends and family think we are mad or somthing to choose johnstown , some say its a dead town some say its a garbage dump .
this what i think , yes there are old and broken houses in jonhstown ,yes it looks likes that the city has been stuck by a earthquake , yes most of the people who live there are poor , BUT johnstown and its suberbs i found the most friendly people , the most helpful , family oriented and open minded , its has the most beutiful views , best of fresh air and best place if you are a outdoor person.
well if u looking for some other things in life than money , then i think this town is a good place .
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johnstown living - 8/11/2012
we were planning to shift to usa or canada for a while , after looking at many places to live , we decided on johnstown , our friends and family think we are mad or somthing to choose johnstown , some say its a dead town some say its a garbage dump .
this what i think , yes there are old and broken houses in jonhstown ,yes it looks likes that the city has been stuck by a earthquake , yes most of the people who live there are poor , BUT johnstown and its suberbs i found the most friendly people , the most helpful , family oriented and open minded , its has the most beutiful views , best of fresh air and best place if you are a outdoor person.
well if u looking for some other things in life than money , then i think this town is a good place .
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Johnstown Stinks - 9/26/2011
I have live in the city most of my life. This is the most corrupt city in the nation. They extort money from the residents , by selective harassment of city codes that they change to suite their needs whenever they want to.
The city had money to fix the sewage systems and spent it to keep their friends an family working who they gave jobs to.So they raised the sewage rate to cover their ass.It went from $10.00 to $55.00 + treatment fees.
The Federal Government needs to look into this.
The city has laid off 8 firemen just so that they can keep their friends working in city hall.They say that is was done to protect the people and their property.
The city is ripe for major crime because their is only one police officer on duty at each end of the city which is 13 miles long. All a criminal has to do is get some of his buddies together and cause a disturbance at one end of the city and rob a bank at the other end of the city and they can get away.
Also the
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Johnstown is a lost cause - 11/10/2008
I had to chuckle when i saw the population was listed at 22k+ and the median home price at 72k+. thats so deceptive. Johnstown people work for mostly minimum wage. At least a third of the population doesn't even make 15K a year.
72K homes are in westmont and richland- which isn't part of the 22K+ population. In the city you can buy a home for a few thousand dollars, but it won't be a nice home.Most homes in johnstown are ramshakle with aluminum siding.
If you can be happy in a $25,000 home and make minimum wage, johnstown is for you.
The town is so politically corrupt that all the businesses left the area. And no new business is stupid enough to move in unless you are in bed with the corrupt congressman and other politicans.
Biggest employer is the hospital. second biggest may be the newspaper with it's 110 employees- including
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cost of living - 9/22/2008
very low cost of living, but not many jobs available unless you work in the health
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not so bad - 4/25/2008
yes the city is dead! Full of brown buildings, brown water, brown dead trees, and the forecast never changes-(50 degrees and overcast). The good news about Johnstown though, the cost of living! I plan to move my family back next year, after 10 years in Bradenton/Sarasota FL. This place beats PA hands down in every category except cost of living and crime! The family wins, so goodbye sun, Johnstown here we
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Educational Opportunities - 2/27/2008
Our children (2)received excellent highschool educations. Although they left the city for undergraduate degrees, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (UPJ) is an excellent college. Johnstown also boasts a growing Community College. Our son received a MBA from St. Francais University while working in Johnstown. Many of his classes were held in
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