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Youngstown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
219 Population 1,991/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $36,990 per capita
$121,900 Home Value $205,937 Zillow
$917 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
135 Violent Crime/100K 1,911 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Youngstown, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,250
12% below
$36,990 per capita
Home Value
$121,900
57% below
Zillow: $205,937
Median Rent
$917/mo
21% below
14.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
135/100K
65% below
1,911/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°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)

Income
88%
Home Value
43%
Rent
79%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
186%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Youngstown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,990. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Youngstown is $121,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,937. Median rent is $917/month, with 14.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.

Safety & Crime

Youngstown reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,911/100K.

Education

21.1% of adults in Youngstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Youngstown has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population219
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density1,991/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$36,990
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,900
Rent$917
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$205,937
Housing Units127
Rent Burden14.4%

Crime

F
Violent135/100K
Property1,911/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K

Climate

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

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries22

Did You Know?

Youngstown was founded in 1764.
The median home in Youngstown was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.