Johnston, IA vs Newnan, GA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Johnston
76
#397 nationally
Newnan
65
#1660 nationally
Johnston leads in crime level (2.1 vs 15.1). Johnston leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 28.2 min). Johnston leads in median household income ($98,324 vs $74,606).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johnston, IA | Newnan, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#397) | 65 (#1660) |
| Population | 24,640 | 44,940 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,429 | $368,567 |
| Median Household Income | $98,324 | $74,606 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | R+33.9 |
C
76 Score
Johnston, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,429
Population
24,640
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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D
65 Score
Newnan, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$368,567
Population
44,940
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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