At a Glance
Median Income
$30,956
$22,577 per capita
Home Value
$250,900
Zillow: $373,949
Violent Crime
361/100K
2,468/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.4%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Young Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Young's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Young a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Young residents earn a median household income of $30,956 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,577. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Young is $250,900 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $373,949. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Young reports 361 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,468/100K.
Education
32.4% of adults in Young hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Young has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population269
Median Age64.2 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans21.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$30,956
Per Capita$22,577
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
C
Home Value$250,900
Rent
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$373,949
Housing Units433
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
F
Violent361/100K
Property2,468/100K
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death19,407/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain20.4 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation5,314 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+21.6%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Young was built in 1998.
44.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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