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Fine suburban living in city of Johnston
Located about 4 miles south of Saylorville Lake and bordering Beaver Creek to the west, Central Johnston is a tranquil residential community that is in proximity to the city of Des Moines. Cited by Money Magazine as the “top suburb in Iowa,” this neighborhood has often received accolades for its reasonable cost of living, top-rated schools and quality of life. “This is a neighborhood north of the city with a small-town feel; it’s got good transportation, outstanding schools, lots of boating and recreational options and big employers such as DuPont, John Deere and Iowa PBS,” says Jerry Steenhoek, a local agent serving the Dallas County area at Iowa Realty Waukee.
Central Johnston
Central Johnston
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Residential homes in Johnston
Primarily comprised of ranch-style and Colonial Revival homes, properties in Central Johnston sit on sizeable, landscaped front lawns with leafy trees that shade the sidewalks. A 2,700-square-foot, single-family home with three bedrooms can be listed from about $400,000 to $550,000. “The home value in the Johnston area continues to trend upward; although the homes have longer days on the market, we are still seeing multiple offers coming in for listings,” says Steenhoek.
Central Johnston Home with a two car garage.
Central Johnston modern grey home.
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Johnston Community School District
Prospective schools include Henry A. Wallace Elementary School and Johnston Middle School, both of which have an overall A score from Niche. Johnston High School has an A-minus rating and, with Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), offers a dual-enrollment program for students interested in careers such as business, health sciences, design and engineering.
Henry A Wallace Elementary School Entrance
Johnston Middle School is located in the Northwest Johnston neighborhood of Johnston, IA.
Johnston Senior High School entrance.
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Area parks in Johnston
The 200-acre Terra Park is at the heart of Central Johnson, providing residents with scenic trails, a grassy outdoor event space for concerts and celebrations, a playground and a fishing pier at Terra Lake for anglers. Lew Clarkson Park, which is adjacent to Beaver Creek, is connected to the Green Meadows West Trail and the Beaver Creek Greenbelt Trail for casual strolls or hikes. There is also a nine-hole disc golf course near the park’s wooded area for enthusiastic players.
Terra Park Fishing Pier.
Terra Park Trails with playground.
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Shopping and dining on Merle Hay Road
The neighborhood’s nearest grocery store Hy-Vee is along Greendale Road, and staple restaurants like the upscale Trostel’s Greenbriar are on Merle Hay Road. For casual fare, visit the Cactus Bob’s BBQ Corral, which is often praised for authentic briskets and longhorn barbeque dishes. For shopping and entertainment, head 2 miles south to the Merle Hay Mall, which is complete with a movie theater, a bowling alley and over 90 fashion labels and restaurants. Big-box retailers such as Target and Kohl’s are also at the mall.
Cactus Bob's BBQ restaurant entrance for a good night out.
HyVee on Merle Hay shopping center.
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Local celebrations in Johnston
Johnston Green Days is an annual festival that takes place at Terra Park with carnival rides, parades and a business Expo. The Green Festival at Johnston Commons Park is another yearly celebration featuring kite-building, kite flying, live music and fun for the entire family. Closer to the city, the 11-day Iowa State Fair takes place at the Iowa State Fairgrounds with carnival rides, live performances and shows, nearly 100 food vendors and 1 million visitors. Additional celebrations include the World Food and Music Festival offering cuisine from 26 countries, the two-day 80/35 Music Festival featuring artists from around the world and the Des Moines Arts Festival.
Navigating Johnston and Des Moines
While the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) provides bus routes for areas of Des Moines, not every neighborhood has an accessible bus stop. Central Johnston remains a car-dependent community for daily and work commutes. Medical clinics such as UnityPoint Health – Johnston and Mercy One – Johnston are in the neighborhood, and UnityPoint Health – Iowa Lutheran Hospital is about 10 miles away. The Des Moines International Airport is about 15 miles to the south, and Interstate 80 and Interstate 35 lead into Chicago and Minneapolis, respectively.
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Parks in this Area
Terra Park
Fishing
Lake
Playground
Lew Clarkson Park
Ray Schleihs Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Morningside Park
Trails
Playground
Beaver Creek Natural Resource Center
Bike Trails
Trails
Hiking
Transit
Airport
Des Moines International
28 min drive
Bus
Merle Hay Rd & Hy-Vee (Far-Side), Jst
Bus
Merle Hay Rd & Cadence Apartments, Jst
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Central Johnston
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Johnston, Johnston sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Central Johnston, Johnston over the last 12 months is $365,861, up 23% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,658
Median Age
38
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$76,203
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,807
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.3%
College Graduates
59%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
11°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
30''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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