Population
Red Springs
3,107
Johnston
2,518
Median Income
Red Springs
$19,752
Johnston
$34,957
Home Value
Red Springs
$85,400
Johnston
$100,400
Rent
Red Springs
$635
Johnston
$803
Crime Rate
Red Springs
8.86
Johnston
2.88
Cost of Living
Red Springs
53.6
Johnston
68.2
Avg Temp
Red Springs
N/A
Johnston
N/A
Unemployment
Red Springs
8.3%
Johnston
7.6%
How Similar Are Red Springs & Johnston?
Johnston is Red Springs's #20 most similar city
4 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Red Springs
3,107
Johnston
2,518
Red Springs has a 19% larger population than Johnston.
Violent Crime
Red Springs
8.86
Johnston
2.88
Red Springs's violent crime is significantly higher than Johnston's — 67% difference.
Property Crime
Red Springs
43.66
Johnston
21.62
Red Springs has a 50% higher property crime than Johnston.
Political Leaning
Red Springs
63.5%
Johnston
65.3%
Both cities lean Republican with similar vote shares — 3% difference.
Unemployment
Red Springs
8.3%
Johnston
7.6%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 9% difference.
Median Income
Red Springs
$19,752
Johnston
$34,957
Johnston has a 43% higher median income than Red Springs.
Home Values
Red Springs
$85,400
Johnston
$100,400
Johnston has a 15% higher home values than Red Springs.
Education
Red Springs
10.5%
Johnston
9.8%
Both cities have similar education — just a 6% difference.
Demographics
Red Springs
28.0%
Johnston
26.1%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 7% difference.
Cost of Living
Red Springs
53.6
Johnston
68.2
Johnston has a 21% higher cost of living than Red Springs.
4 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Red Springs and Johnston share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Johnston
Johnston leads in 3 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Red Springs leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDRed Springs scores 30.2 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 53.4 in Johnston. Red Springs has a fair market rent (1br) of $748 vs $1,114 in Johnston (33% lower). Red Springs has a fair market rent (2br) of $925 vs $1,261 in Johnston (27% lower).
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Housing Market — Johnston leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSJohnston has a vacancy rate of 10.6% compared to 16.9% in Red Springs. Johnston has a median property tax of $540 vs $846 in Red Springs (57% lower). Red Springs has a median rent of $635 vs $803 in Johnston (21% lower).
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Jobs & Economy — Johnston leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSJohnston has a poverty rate of 27.1% compared to 39.1% in Red Springs. Johnston has a median household income of $34,957 vs $19,752 in Red Springs (43% higher). Johnston has a per capita income of $22,252 vs $16,925 in Red Springs (24% higher).
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Crime & Safety — Johnston leads
Source: FBI UCRJohnston has a violent crime rate (per 1k) of 2.88 compared to 8.86 in Red Springs. Johnston has a assault rate (per 1k) of 1.92 compared to 5.69 in Red Springs. Johnston has a property crime rate (per 1k) of 21.62 compared to 43.66 in Red Springs.
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauJohnston has a high school diploma or higher of 43.5% compared to 30.6% in Red Springs. Red Springs has a bachelor's degree or higher of 10.5% compared to 9.8% in Johnston.
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High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSRed Springs has a population of 3,107, about 1.2x the size of Johnston (2,518). Red Springs skews younger with a median age of 32.9 vs 45.7.
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Red Springs
Johnston
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareJohnston: 5 vs Red Springs: 4 for with emergency services. Red Springs: 3.0 vs Johnston: 2.8 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSJohnston has a work from home of 3.1% compared to 2.5% in Red Springs. Red Springs has a drive alone of 87.6% compared to 86.2% in Johnston.
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