Youngwood is a small town of 2,955 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $67,917
.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Youngwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Youngwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Youngwood 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
Youngwood's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Youngwood costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Youngwood, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$145,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$826
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,917
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Youngwood's violent crime rate is 92.0 per 100,000 residents
— 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
92.0 /100k
Property Crime
287.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Youngwood, PA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Youngwood sees average highs of 37.4°F in January
and 82.1°F in July,
with 42.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 29.8 inches of snow per year.
Youngwood's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Youngwood roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $145,200 and median rent is $826/month.
Youngwood's violent crime rate is 92.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 287.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Youngwood, PA has a population of 2,955, a median household income of $67,917, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Youngwood averages 37.4°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.7 inches
with about 29.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Youngwood, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15697.
The population of Youngwood, Pennsylvania is 2,955 with a median age of 45.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Youngwood: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $145,200, median household income $67,917, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Youngwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
