Living in Youngtown, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Youngtown · Census data 2020–2024
Youngtown has 7,015 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $68,321 (15% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $320,000, the median rent is $1,157/month.
Youngtown at a glance
- Population
- 7,015
- Median age
- 41.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $68,321State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $320,000State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,157/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 64.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Youngtown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Youngtown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Youngtown the median home value is $320,000, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,157 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,421 a month in housing costs.
Youngtown median household income
The median household income in Youngtown is $68,321 and the income per person is $29,973. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Youngtown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,780
- Owner-occupied
- 64.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.9%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.57
Youngtown demographics
- Population
- 7,015
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 2,607
- Foreign-born
- 14.9%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Youngtown ›
Education in Youngtown
14.4% of adults 25 and older in Youngtown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Youngtown
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 71.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
Youngtown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngtown | 7,015 | $68,321 | $320,000 | $1,157 |
| El Mirage | 36,088 | $78,050 | $321,900 | $1,806 |
| Sun City | 37,486 | $54,586 | $280,900 | $1,569 |
| Litchfield Park | 6,916 | $126,250 | $577,000 | $1,922 |
| Sun City West | 27,425 | $63,685 | $377,800 | $1,672 |
| Glendale | 252,833 | $73,530 | $387,500 | $1,528 |
| Citrus Park | 5,115 | $141,026 | $722,500 | $2,863 |
| Tolleson | 7,668 | $59,626 | $306,400 | $1,309 |
| Surprise | 154,948 | $96,711 | $435,100 | $2,033 |
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What is the median household income in Youngtown, AZ?
The median household income in Youngtown is $68,321, 15% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Youngtown?
The median home value in Youngtown is $320,000, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Youngtown?
The median gross rent in Youngtown is $1,157 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Youngtown, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Youngtown?
The median age in Youngtown is 41.2 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Youngtown?
The average commute to work in Youngtown is 27 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Youngtown?
The unemployment rate in Youngtown is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Youngtown?
14.4% of adults in Youngtown have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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