Living in Youngstown, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Youngstown · Census data 2020–2024
Youngstown has 59,331 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $34,408 (52% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $63,300, the median rent is $728/month.
Youngstown at a glance
- Population
- 59,331
- Median age
- 37.5State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $34,408State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $63,300State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $728/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 56.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Youngstown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 11.9%; a poverty rate of 37.3%.
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 $63,300, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $728 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $916 a month in housing costs.
Youngstown median household income
The median household income in Youngstown is $34,408 and the income per person is $20,390. 37.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Youngstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 29,397
- Owner-occupied
- 56.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.8%
- Vacant
- 15%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.21
Youngstown demographics
- Population
- 59,331
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 24,982
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Youngstown ›
Education in Youngstown
15.5% of adults 25 and older in Youngstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Youngstown
- Unemployment rate
- 11.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 3.9%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.8%
Youngstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown | 59,331 | $34,408 | $63,300 | $728 |
| Campbell | 7,784 | $42,909 | $82,300 | $688 |
| Struthers | 9,923 | $53,447 | $100,100 | $850 |
| Maplewood Park | 155 | $53,750 | — | — |
| Austintown | 30,164 | $52,978 | $144,300 | $788 |
| Churchill | 1,608 | $48,566 | $110,700 | $773 |
| Girard | 9,505 | $52,550 | $115,500 | $769 |
| Poland | 2,357 | $92,417 | $199,700 | $953 |
| Hubbard | 7,598 | $62,593 | $140,100 | $799 |
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What is the median household income in Youngstown, OH?
The median household income in Youngstown is $34,408, 52% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $63,300, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Youngstown?
The median gross rent in Youngstown is $728 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is Youngstown, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 11.9%; a poverty rate of 37.3%.
What is the median age in Youngstown?
The median age in Youngstown is 37.5 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Youngstown?
The average commute to work in Youngstown is 20 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Youngstown?
The unemployment rate in Youngstown is 11.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Youngstown?
15.5% 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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