Johnston, IA Housing Market & Real Estate

Buyer's market-5.1% YoY

Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·

Quick answer: The median home sale price in Johnston, IA is $374,000, down 5.1% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 121 days with 105 active listings. The market is currently a buyer's market.

$374,000median sale price

Is Johnston a buyer's or seller's market?

Buyer's market5.5 months of supply121 avg. days on market

Johnston, IA is currently a buyer's market, based on 5.5 months of supply and homes selling in about 121 days. How we determine this →

Homes sold

19

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

121

Average pace

Active listings

105

5.5 months supply

Sale-to-list

98.0%

Below asking

Johnston, IA market data

Current housing market statistics for Johnston, IA
MetricValue
Median sale price$374,000
Median list price$356,700
Year-over-year price change-5.1%
Average days on market121 days
Active inventory105 listings
Months of supply5.5 months
Sale-to-list price ratio98.0%
Market conditionBuyer's market

Source: Redfin · Updated weekly

The Johnston housing market is currently classified as a buyer's market with a median sale price of $374,000. Prices have fallen 5.1% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 121 days on market, indicating 5.5 months of inventory.This inventory level gives buyers significantly more negotiating power, allowing time to inspect properties thoroughly and potentially negotiate better terms.

Market trends

Homes for sale in Johnston

There are currently 105 homes listed for sale in Johnston, Iowa. The median listing price is $357K.

Active listings

105

Homes on market

Median list price

$357K

Avg. days on market

121

Days until sale

New this week

28

Newly listed

Price drops:26.7%of listings
Sale-to-list:98.0%

Top public schools in Johnston

8 schools tracked · 7,427 students

The largest public schools serving Johnston, IA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.

Johnston Senior High School

Grades 10-12 · 1,771 students

Public

Johnston Middle School

Grades 8-9 · 1,200 students

Public

Summit Middle School

Grades 6-7 · 1,135 students

Public

Henry A Wallace Elementary School

Grades PK-5 · 826 students

Public

Horizon Elementary

Grades K-5 · 673 students

Public

Timber Ridge Elementary

Grades K-5 · 663 students

Public

Lawson Elementary School

Grades K-5 · 595 students

Public

Beaver Creek Elementary School

Grades K-5 · 564 students

Public

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Johnston?

The median home sale price in Johnston is $374,000, down 5.1% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in Johnston?

Homes typically spend 121 days on market before going under contract.

Is Johnston a buyer's or seller's market?

With 5.5 months of supply, Johnston is currently a buyer's market.

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