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Youngstown, AB

Alberta

Youngstown is a small town in Alberta with a population of 171. Residents earn $82,896 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
171 Population 401/sq mi density
$82,896 Median Income $50,913 per capita
$75,000 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent
37°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$82,896 median income, 25.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $1,091/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,896
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $75,000
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,091
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 25.0%
594% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

How Youngstown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population171
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density401/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$82,896
Per Capita$50,913
Unemployment25.0%
Poverty12.9%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$1,091
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units75

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain12.6 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation2,536 ft (773 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+42.9%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute23 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Youngstown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Youngstown receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Youngstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Youngstown is $82,896, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 25.0%, unemployment is notably high. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Youngstown is $75,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 42.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Youngstown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 313 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Youngstown has a population of 171 with a density of 401 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.1% female and 52.9% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.1% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

171
Total Population
401
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Youngstown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.1%
24% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages2.9%

Social Characteristics

Youngstown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Youngstown is $82,896, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,913 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 25.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 25.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Youngstown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,896
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,913

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment25.0%
594% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.1 min
Drive Alone50.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Youngstown is $75,000, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,091 (6% below the national average of $1,163). There are 75 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 0.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,000
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,091
6% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.3%
Renter-Occupied33.3%
Housing Units75

Property Tax

In Youngstown, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Youngstown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Youngstown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 2,536 feet.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-16°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average36.7°F
32% below US avg
January Average4°F (-16°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.6 inches
67% below US avg
Snowfall2.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation2,536 ft (773 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density401/sq mi
Coordinates51.5288°N, 111.2064°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 4°F (-16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.4 in
April 40°F (4°C) 0.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.5 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 0.5 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.5 in

Youngstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F — from 4°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.4").

0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 42.9% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 50% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+42.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density401/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.1 min
Drive Alone50.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.0%

Frequently Asked Questions About Youngstown

What is the population of Youngstown?

Youngstown has a population of 171 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 401 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.1% female and 52.9% male.

Is Youngstown expensive to live in?

Youngstown is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $82,896, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $75,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 0.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Youngstown?

Youngstown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 4°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.6 inches, with 2.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Youngstown?

The job market in Youngstown faces challenges, with unemployment at 25.0% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 25.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Youngstown?

The median home value in Youngstown is $75,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,091.

How are the schools in Youngstown?

0.0% of adults in Youngstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 42.9% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Youngstown?

The obesity rate in Youngstown is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Youngstown?

The average commute in Youngstown is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 50% of workers drive alone to work, and 25.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Youngstown?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Youngstown is 100% White. 97.1% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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