Johnstown, CO vs Queen Creek, AZ
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.
Johnstown
68.5
#1313 nationally
Queen Creek
69
#1266 nationally
Queen Creek leads in crime level (3.3 vs 4.9). Johnstown leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 30.4 min). Queen Creek leads in median household income ($127,182 vs $120,395).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johnstown, CO | Queen Creek, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.5 (#1313) | 69 (#1266) |
| Population | 19,511 | 76,570 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $505,142 | $630,977 |
| Median Household Income | $120,395 | $127,182 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 17 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.0 | R+3.5 |
Data coverage note: Johnstown is missing data for 1 metric that Queen Creek has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.5 Score
Johnstown, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$505,142
Population
19,511
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$120,395
West
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D+
69 Score
Queen Creek, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$630,977
Population
76,570
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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