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Youngstown, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Niagara County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,773 Population 1,642/sq mi density
$81,818 Median Income $42,707 per capita
$199,500 Home Value $322,987 Zillow
$928 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
1,179 Violent Crime/100K 5,357 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,818 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$199,500 home value, $928/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,179 violent crimes/100K (210% above avg)
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Youngstown, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,818
9% above
$42,707 per capita
Home Value
$199,500
29% below
Zillow: $322,987
Median Rent
$928/mo
20% below
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,179/100K
210% above
5,357/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.3%
11% above
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Youngstown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Youngstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
109%
Home Value
71%
Rent
80%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
111%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
310%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Youngstown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Youngstown residents earn a median household income of $81,818 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,707. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,950 business establishments, including 534 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Youngstown is $199,500 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,987. Median rent is $928/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Youngstown reports 1,179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 210% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,357/100K.

Education

37.3% of adults in Youngstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Youngstown has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,773
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density1,642/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,818
Per Capita$42,707
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$13,570M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071

Housing

A+
Home Value$199,500
Rent$928
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$322,987
Housing Units888
Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

F
Violent1,179/100K
Property5,357/100K

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death9,535/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation300 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.3%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+18.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Youngstown was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Niagara Falls International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 534 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.