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Johnston, Iowa · ZIP 50131

Johnston — ZIP 50131

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Johnston (50131) scores 83/100 — Good for Iowa. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $404K.

83OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share11%
Property crime share89%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index86/100
Avg math proficiency78%
Avg reading proficiency79%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index32/100
Typical home value$404K
Median rent$1,382/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$404K

Median Rent

$1,382/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 4 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,374

Violent Crime

271

Property Crime

2,103

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Polk County, Iowa (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Henry A Wallace Elementary SchoolPK–05840
90%
91%
Summit Middle School06–071,118
82%
83%
Beaver Creek Elementary SchoolKG–05575
82%
79%
Timber Ridge ElementaryKG–05667
79%
80%
Johnston Middle School08–091,161
75%
80%
Lawson Elementary SchoolKG–05545
75%
74%
Horizon ElementaryKG–05613
71%
72%
Johnston Senior High School10–121,820
69%
74%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

24,388

Median Income

$107K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

37.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 50131 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 50131 has a school score of 86/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 50131 is approximately $404K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 50131 in Johnston has an overall NeighborScore of 83/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.