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Youngstown, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Youngstown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 219. Residents earn $66,250 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
219 Population 1,991/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $36,990 per capita
$121,900 Home Value
$917 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,900 home value, $917/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,250
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $121,900
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.1%
37% lower than US avg
Median Rent $917
21% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.7%
86% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.0%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population219
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density1,991/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$36,990
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$19,388M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,900
Rent$917
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units127
Rent Burden14.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,071 ft (326 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.5%
Libraries22

Is Youngstown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Youngstown receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. 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 $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Youngstown is $121,900, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Youngstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches, including 29.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Youngstown has a population of 219 with a density of 1,991 people per square mile. The median age is 45.4 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.6%).

Population

219
Total Population
1,991
People / sq mi
45.4yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Youngstown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Youngstown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Youngstown is $66,250, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Youngstown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,250
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,990
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
IRS Avg AGI$80,248

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,132
County GDP$19,388M

Business (County)

Restaurants780
Healthcare1,116
Retail1,146
Manufacturing486

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.01%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.9 min
Drive Alone78.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Youngstown is $121,900, 57% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $917 (21% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$121,900
57% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$917
21% below US avg
Rent Burden14.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.0%
Housing Units127
Median Year Built1944

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Effective Rate5.01%
Youngstown has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.9 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.9 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall29.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,071 ft (326 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,991/sq mi
Coordinates40.2798°N, 79.3659°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42129
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.4-point margin. 88.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.9%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 28.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.1%
37% below US avg
High School+99.4%
Graduate Degree+5.8%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,991/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.5%
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,116
Restaurants780
Retail Stores1,146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.9 min
Drive Alone78.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.8%

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