At a Glance
Median Income
$68,472
$26,689 per capita
Home Value
$282,900
Zillow: $299,168
Median Rent
$1,130/mo
32.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
168/100K
3,047/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Youngtown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Youngtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Youngtown a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Youngtown residents earn a median household income of $68,472 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,689. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 142,693 business establishments, including 9,181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Youngtown is $282,900 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,168. Median rent is $1,130/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Youngtown reports 168 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,047/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Youngtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Youngtown has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population6,985
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density4,688/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,472
Per Capita$26,689
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420
Housing
A
Home Value$282,900
Rent$1,130
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$299,168
Housing Units2,667
Rent Burden32.4%
Crime
F
Violent168/100K
Property3,047/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,132 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Youngtown was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 9,181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 630 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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