At a Glance
Median Income
$66,250
$36,990 per capita
Home Value
$121,900
Zillow: $205,937
Median Rent
$917/mo
14.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% 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?
B+
3.6 / 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 10.7% (197% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population219
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density1,991/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$36,990
Unemployment10.7%
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%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI39 (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.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.