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$527,450Median listing price
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About Johnston
Johnston is a first-ring suburb directly west of Providence, a mix of mid-century capes and ranches, newer subdivisions, and surviving farmland. Housing is solidly middle-class single-family, with the town balancing suburban convenience against its rural western half.
Home prices in Johnston
The median listing price in Johnston is $527,450.
Top places in Johnston
- Snake Den State Park — 1,000 acres of trails, Dame Farm, and historic farmsteads.
- Johnston Memorial Park — the town park with sports fields and the war memorial.
- Pezza Farm — the family farm stand on Pezza Road.
- Woonasquatucket River Greenway — the bike path along the river (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Clemence-Irons House — the 1691 stone-ender, a Historic New England museum (38 George Waterman Rd; Wikipedia, read September 25, 2026).
- Johnston Town Hall — the municipal center (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Johnston
- No in-town MBTA station; nearest commuter rail is Providence Station on the Providence/Stoughton Line (Wikipedia Providence/Stoughton Line page, read September 25, 2026).
- RIPTA bus service connects Johnston to Kennedy Plaza, Providence.
- Approximate drive to downtown Providence: ~15 minutes.
Schools in Johnston
Public schools: Johnston Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Johnston FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Johnston, RI?
The median listing price in Johnston is $527,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Johnston, RI?
No in-town MBTA station; nearest commuter rail is Providence Station on the Providence/Stoughton Line (Wikipedia Providence/Stoughton Line page, read September 25, 2026). - Which school district serves Johnston, RI?
Johnston is served by Johnston Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.