Johnston, IA vs Waukee, IA
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
Waukee
77.3
#263 nationally
Johnston leads in crime level (2.1 vs 3.9). Waukee leads in median household income ($106,846 vs $98,324). Johnston leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 19.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johnston, IA | Waukee, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#397) | 77.3 (#263) |
| Population | 24,640 | 31,645 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,429 | $343,274 |
| Median Household Income | $98,324 | $106,846 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 3.9 |
| 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+4.8 |
Data coverage note: Waukee is missing data for 1 metric that Johnston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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C+
77.3 Score
Waukee, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$343,274
Population
31,645
Crime
Low
Median Income
$106,846
Midwest
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