Living in Youngstown, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Youngstown · Census data 2020–2024
Youngstown has 1,758 residents with a median age of 49.6. The median household income is $81,369 (5% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $216,100, the median rent is $900/month.
Youngstown at a glance
- Population
- 1,758
- Median age
- 49.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $81,369State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $216,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Youngstown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Youngstown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Youngstown the median home value is $216,100, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 33.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,587 a month in housing costs.
Youngstown median household income
The median household income in Youngstown is $81,369 and the income per person is $47,391. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Youngstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 845
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.9%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.25
Youngstown demographics
- Population
- 1,758
- Median age
- 49.6
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 28.7%
- Households
- 781
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Youngstown ›
Education in Youngstown
42% of adults 25 and older in Youngstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 20.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Youngstown
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 85.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Youngstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown | 1,758 | $81,369 | $216,100 | $900 |
| Lewiston | 2,588 | $73,821 | $238,100 | $1,131 |
| Ransomville | 1,564 | $83,400 | $218,200 | $900 |
| Niagara Falls | 47,987 | $49,101 | $115,300 | $823 |
| Sanborn | 1,573 | $82,122 | $235,600 | $1,049 |
| Wilson | 1,379 | $60,639 | $172,700 | $768 |
| North Tonawanda | 30,198 | $66,961 | $197,200 | $934 |
| Olcott | 527 | $87,833 | $200,000 | — |
| Newfane | 3,938 | $77,096 | $151,700 | $828 |
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What is the median household income in Youngstown, NY?
The median household income in Youngstown is $81,369, 5% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Youngstown?
The median home value in Youngstown is $216,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Youngstown?
The median gross rent in Youngstown is $900 per month, about 33.6% of household income.
Is Youngstown, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Youngstown?
The median age in Youngstown is 49.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Youngstown?
The average commute to work in Youngstown is 31 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Youngstown?
The unemployment rate in Youngstown is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Youngstown?
42% of adults in Youngstown 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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