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Johnston, Rhode Island

town

At a glance

29,835
Population
$355,500
Median home value (all homes)
17% above U.S. median
$460,495
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,275/mo
Median rent
5% below U.S. median
$91,866
Median household income
17% above U.S. median
23.6 min
Average commute
93.7%
Homes with broadband
7.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 56 — 44% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing35% above
Goods & services100% below
Utilities15% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance18% above
Commute cost13% below
For business: Rhode Island is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates90.7%
College graduates28.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Johnston Economic Development
Town of Johnston Department of Development & Public Service, responsible for building permits and inspections, code enforcement, sewer and GIS, planning, zoning and public works, serving residents and developers in Johnston, RI.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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