Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Youngstown
Youngstown, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$706
Population
63,378
Renter Mix
47% Rent
Ohio town exudes small-town feel with big-city amenities.
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Living in Youngstown, Ohio combines affordability with a rich industrial heritage. Current rental trends show average apartment rates ranging from $592 for studios to $1,069 for three-bedroom units, with modest annual increases between 2-10% across different unit sizes. The city's housing market remains one of the most affordable in Ohio, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $702 per month, significantly below the state median.
Youngstown's neighborhoods each have their own character, from the architecturally significant Crandall Park-Fifth Avenue Historic District to the residential areas surrounding the city center. Mill Creek Park, spanning 2,600 acres, offers residents hiking trails, gardens, and the preserved Lanterman's Mill. Downtown continues to grow with the Covelli Centre and Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre hosting concerts and events throughout the year. The area near Youngstown State University features coffee shops, bookstores, and casual dining spots. The Butler Institute of American Art anchors the cultural district, while the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor preserves the city's manufacturing legacy. The downtown area has evolved to include the Youngstown Business Incubator, supporting new businesses and technology companies.
Explore the City
The Youngstown State Penguins football team plays at Stambaugh Stadium in Youngstown, Ohio.
The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio, features works by American artists.
Youngstown residents shop at the Southern Park Mall in Boardman.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$29,410
Average: $41,540
Education
8,699
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
23,946
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Youngstown has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Youngstown, OH is $599 for a studio, $706 for one bedroom, $892 for two bedrooms, and $1,154 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Youngstown has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$706/month
631 Sq Ft
House
$1,351/month
876 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Youngstown, OH is 8.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Youngstown is 16.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $599 - $1,154. You can expect to pay 2.0% less for groceries, 8.9% less for utilities, and 0.1% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Youngstown, OH is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
West Boulevard Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
424 Students
Stadium Drive Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
378 Students
Austintown Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
888 Students
Public
Grades K-5
810 Students
Robinwood Lane Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
343 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
980 Students
Boardman Glenwood Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
549 Students
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown
Public
Grades K-8
429 Students
Public
Grades K-8
364 Students
Public
Grades K-8
242 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
290 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
995 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,226 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
147 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
574 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ward Beecher Planetarium
- McGuffey Wildlife Preserve
- Yellow Creek Park
- Mill Creek Park on Lake Glacier
- Lake Glacier
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.