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Youngstown is a mid-sized city of 60,048 in Ohio, with a median household income of $34,295
and a 13.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Youngstown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, 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: 86.0
Youngstown's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Youngstown costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Youngstown, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$54,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$711
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,295
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Youngstown's violent crime rate is 688.2 per 100,000 residents
— 81% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
688.2 /100k
Property Crime
2752.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Youngstown is served primarily by Youngstown City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Youngstown, OH
National Avg
School District
Youngstown City
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Youngstown sees average highs of 34.3°F in January
and 82.7°F in July,
with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 67.8 inches of snow per year.
Youngstown's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Youngstown roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $54,900 and median rent is $711/month.
Youngstown's violent crime rate is 688.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2752.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Youngstown are operated by Youngstown City.
The district has 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Youngstown, OH has a population of 60,048, a median household income of $34,295, and an unemployment rate of 13.2%.
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 34.3°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches
with about 67.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Youngstown, OH is covered by 11 ZIP codes: 44505, 44502, 44509, 44511, 44510, 44506, 44507, 44504, 44503, 44512, 44555.
The population of Youngstown, Ohio is 60,048 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Youngstown: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $54,900, median household income $34,295, crime index 161 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.
