Johnstown, PA is a city located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania and has a population of 20,978 according to the most recent US Census. According to BestPlaces, Johnstown has an overall ranking of 15909 out of 10,000+ cities in the United States. The rankings were based on factors such as crime rates, cost of living, educational attainment and housing costs. Johnstown is ranked lower than average for crime rates and higher than average for housing costs when compared to other cities in the nation. Despite this, Johnstown has an impressive educational attainment rate when compared to other cities in the region and across the nation. With affordable home prices and low crime rates, Johnstown is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania.
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