Youngstown is a small town of 1,965 in New York, with a median household income of $76,467
and a 7.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Youngstown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Youngstown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Youngstown city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.4
Youngstown's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Youngstown costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Youngstown, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$192,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$796
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,467
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Youngstown's violent crime rate is 150.5 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
150.5 /100k
Property Crime
1047.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Youngstown is served primarily by LEWISTON-PORTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Youngstown, NY
National Avg
School District
LEWISTON-PORTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
40.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Youngstown sees average highs of 33.6°F in January
and 82.9°F in July,
with 34.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 55.2 inches of snow per year.
Youngstown's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Youngstown roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $192,600 and median rent is $796/month.
Youngstown's violent crime rate is 150.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1047.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Youngstown are operated by LEWISTON-PORTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 40.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Youngstown, NY has a population of 1,965, a median household income of $76,467, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Youngstown averages 33.6°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.4 inches
with about 55.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Youngstown, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14174.
The population of Youngstown, New York is 1,965 with a median age of 47.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Youngstown: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $192,600, median household income $76,467, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Youngstown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
