At a Glance
Median Income
$81,818
$42,707 per capita
Home Value
$199,500
Zillow: $343,698
Median Rent
$928/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.3%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
10.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Youngstown a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
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 4.1% (14% above 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 $343,698. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population1,773
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density1,642/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,818
Per Capita$42,707
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$13,570M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
A+
Home Value$199,500
Rent$928
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$343,698
Housing Units888
Rent Burden30.7%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death9,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI34 (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.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 534 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.