Living in Youngstown, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Youngstown · Census data 2020–2024
Youngstown has 218 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $65,250 (16% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $127,300, the median rent is $875/month.
Youngstown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Youngstown at a glance
- Population
- 218
- Median age
- 48.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $65,250State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $127,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $875/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 74.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Youngstown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.3%.
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 $127,300, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,116 a month in housing costs.
Youngstown median household income
The median household income in Youngstown is $65,250 and the income per person is $37,826. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Youngstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 118
- Owner-occupied
- 74.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.7%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.93
Youngstown demographics
- Population
- 218
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 14.2%
- 65 and older
- 26.1%
- Households
- 113
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Youngstown ›
Education in Youngstown
22.4% of adults 25 and older in Youngstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Youngstown
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Drive alone
- 81%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
Youngstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown | 218 | $65,250 | $127,300 | $875 |
| Lawson Heights | 2,213 | $64,929 | $175,200 | $909 |
| Hostetter | 453 | $62,125 | $214,300 | — |
| Latrobe | 7,977 | $56,318 | $145,100 | $750 |
| Loyalhanna | 3,349 | $67,841 | $174,200 | $798 |
| Unity | 21,419 | $75,448 | $245,400 | $986 |
| Bradenville | 495 | $56,932 | $142,000 | $1,000 |
| Derry | 2,614 | $50,313 | $129,300 | $635 |
| Millwood | 366 | $38,177 | $154,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Youngstown, PA?
The median household income in Youngstown is $65,250, 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $127,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Youngstown?
The median gross rent in Youngstown is $875 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is Youngstown, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.7%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.3%.
What is the median age in Youngstown?
The median age in Youngstown is 48.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Youngstown?
The average commute to work in Youngstown is 19 minutes; 2.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Youngstown?
The unemployment rate in Youngstown is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Youngstown?
22.4% 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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