Johnstown, New York

About Johnstown

Johnstown is a close-knit town in northern New York, home to 8,027 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Johnstown holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.82 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,665 residents per square mile.

📰 Johnstown News Today

• James A. Longfritz Obituary (2026) - Johnstown, NY - A. G. Cole Funeral Home, Inc. Legacy | Obituary · Oct 6
• New Service At Johnstown Train Station FOX 8 TV · Oct 7
• Diane Bradshaw Obituary | A G Cole Funeral Home Inc | Johnstown, NY Tribute Archive · Oct 7
• Johnstown’s new lawn ordinance now taking effect NEWS10 ABC · Aug 4
• Weather Forecast and Conditions for Johnstown, New York - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Jul 9

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest New York headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Johnstown Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Johnstown — but the New York one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,027.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Johnstown

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Johnstown

• Applebee's — american
• Friendly's — american
• 7-Brew coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Chinese Food
• Godfather's Pizza — pizza
• Miss Johnstown Diner
• Peaceful Valley Maple Farms
• Peking Chinese
• Railside Cafe (café)
• Rainbow Restaurant

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Johnson Hall · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Johnstown

• Johnson Hall State Historic Site reviews ★
• Charles Jenner Memorial Park reviews ★
• Fairgrounds Park reviews ★
• Knox Recreation Park reviews ★
• Partners Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Johnstown

• HAMILTON-FULTON-MONTGOMERY BOCES
• JOHNSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
• KNOX MIDDLE SCHOOL
• PLEASANT AVENUE SCHOOL
• WARREN STREET SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Johnstown

🏘️ Nearby Communities