At a Glance
Median Income
$34,746
$20,379 per capita
Home Value
$58,400
Zillow: $67,283
Median Rent
$718/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
656/100K
4,917/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
30.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.0%
25.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Youngstown a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Youngstown residents earn a median household income of $34,746 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,379. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,253 business establishments, including 557 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Youngstown is $58,400 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $67,283. Median rent is $718/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Youngstown reports 656 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,917/100K. The murder rate is 21.7/100K.
Education
15.2% of adults in Youngstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Youngstown has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population59,605
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,757/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
D
Median Income$34,746
Per Capita$20,379
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty30.9%
County GDP$12,615M
Avg Weekly Wage$993
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,400
Rent$718
Ownership56.1%
Zillow$67,283
Housing Units30,006
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent656/100K
Property4,917/100K
Murder21.7/100K
Assault377/100K
Burglary2,261/100K
Health
Obesity48.0%
Diabetes18.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death12,041/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation863 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute21 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Youngstown was founded in 1796.
The median home in Youngstown was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Youngstown/Warren Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
There are 557 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
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