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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Katherine

Honest thoughts on life in Youngstown

Hey folks, The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is concerning. Median household income is $34,746, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What would you do? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. ...

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Adeline

Honest thoughts on life in Youngstown

Hey, I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $58,400 on average. With a population of 59,605, Youngstown is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Youngstown sits at 655.7 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it'...

25 replies 24 upvotes living
Joshua Alvarez

First time home buyer in Youngstown

Anyone else feel this way? Median household income is $34,746, which feels on the lower side for the area.

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Colton Allen

Biggest downsides of living in Youngstown?

Alright, We have two kids and With a population of 59,605, Youngstown is a smaller city. Rent is about $718/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. Any advice would be great. Looking forward to hearing from you all. I'd say it's better for families than young single...

16 replies 21 upvotes best-worst
Katherine

Commute times in Youngstown -how bad?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $58,400 on average. With a population of 59,605, Youngstown is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $58,400, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,605 peopl...

3 replies 17 upvotes jobs
Isaiah Sanchez

Cost of living reality check -Youngstown

Been meaning to ask this. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Hudson

Is Youngstown worth moving to in 2026?

Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $34,746, which feels on the lower side for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outd...

6 replies 17 upvotes moving
Bella Rogers

Working in Youngstown -salaries realistic?

Hello, I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $58,400, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $718/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $58,400 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. T...

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Katherine

Rent vs buy in Youngstown -what makes sense?

Hi all, I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is concerning. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

1 replies 10 upvotes housing
Isaac Sanders

Top 5 things I love about Youngstown

Hello, Rent is about $718/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What do you all think? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for fami...

29 replies 22 upvotes best-worst
Adrian Martin

Is Youngstown still affordable?

Hi all, Crime rate is something to consider -Youngstown sits at 655.7 per 100K. Household incomes average around $34,746 in Youngstown. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Should I be concerned?

11 replies 17 upvotes housing
Adrian Martin

First time home buyer in Youngstown

So, I'm a 35-year-old firefighter and Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $718/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,605 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Youngstown sits at 655.7 per 100K. The suburbs are where most fami...

3 replies 8 upvotes housing
Wyatt Parker

What Youngstown does better than anywhere else

Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 30.9%, which is higher than I expected. Homes are going for about $58,400 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. D...

2 replies 30 upvotes best-worst
Bella Rogers

How are the schools in Youngstown?

OK so The median home value here is around $58,400, which is actually reasonable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Has anyone dealt with this? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community...

3 replies 13 upvotes qa
Roman Adams

Is Youngstown still affordable?

OK so I'm retired and With a population of 59,605, Youngstown is a smaller city. Median household income is $34,746, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,605 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly go...

5 replies 10 upvotes housing
Easton A.

What's it really like living in Youngstown?

I'm single, late 50s, and Median household income is $34,746, which feels on the lower side for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Appreciate any input. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit ...

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Mia Mendoza

Job market in Youngstown for tech?

Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $718/month for a decent place. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Kayden

Top 5 things I love about Youngstown

Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $718 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Worth the trade-offs? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place ...

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Christian Castillo

Is Youngstown good for remote workers?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Just moved here 4 months ago and Homes are going for about $58,400 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent ...

1 replies 21 upvotes jobs
Isaiah Sanchez

Living in Youngstown -the reality

Anyone else feel this way? The median home value here is around $58,400, which is actually reasonable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Dominic

Grocery stores in Youngstown -recommendations?

I've been here for 6 years and You can expect to pay around $718 for rent here. Poverty rate is 30.9%, which is higher than I expected. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Bella Rogers

Best apartments in Youngstown under ?

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 59,605, Youngstown is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for...

30 replies 19 upvotes housing
Paisley Jones

Affordable areas near Youngstown?

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Youngstown sits at 655.7 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Adrian Martin

Commute times in Youngstown -how bad?

Hello, Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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benjamin_vibes

Thinking about relocating to Youngstown from Houston

We have two kids and Homes are going for about $58,400 on average. With a population of 59,605, Youngstown is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thoughts?

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Miles Edwards

Internet providers in Youngstown?

Hello, Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $34,746 in Youngstown. You can expect to pay around $718 for rent here. With a population of 59,605, Youngstown is a smaller city. Property taxes are high but you get good servi...

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Nova Kim

Job market in Youngstown for tech?

My partner and I are The median home value here is around $58,400, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $34,746 in Youngstown. Rent is about $718/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Any advi...

10 replies 21 upvotes jobs
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