Discover Youngstown, OH: Scores, Rankings, and Comparisons

Youngstown's skyline as seen from Wean Park

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Lanterman's Mill in Mill Creek park

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Youngstown is centrist with a liberal slant and has a Democratic representative in Congress

64,734

Youngstown Population7

29,751

Median Income6

14.6

Unemployment Rate19

Air Quality

98
- Unhealthy air quality
  
  0 days per year
- Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups
  
  0 days per year
- High PM2.5 pollution16
  
  25 days per year
- High ozone16
  
  35 days per year
Home Pricing

78
- Median home value5
  
  $27,264
- Median home value (sq ft)13
  
  $34
- Median rent price14
  
  $600
Internet Connectivity

59
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband26
  
  94.0 %
- Access to 100+ mbps broadband26
  
  93.1 %
- Average download speed26
  
  76 mpbs
- Households with broadband27
  
  65.6 %
Travel Connectivity

54
- Airports
  
  4
- Train stations
  
  1
Attractions

52
- Restaurants8
  
  428.3 per 100,000 residents
- Bars8
  
  44.9 per 100,000 households
- Performing arts centers8
  
  3.1 per 100,000 households
- Museums8
  
  3.1 per 100,000 households
- Music venues20
  
  37
- Historical sites
  
  0
- Golf courses22
  
  33
- Wineries
  
  0
- Casinos24
  
  12
Outdoor Activities

48
- Beaches9
  
  4
- Parks17
  
  34
- Ski resorts
  
  4
Healthcare

47
- Hospitals (<50 miles)2
  
  18
- Hospital rating (avg)2
  
  3.33 / 5
- 5-star hospitals2
  
  2
- 5-star hospitals (%)2
  
  13.3 %
- 5-star hospital (nearest)
  
  5.8 miles from city center
Education

46
- Public schools rated 8+4
  
  3
- Public schools rated 8+ (%)4
  
  7.5 %
- High schools in top 25%15
  
  12
- High schools in top 25% (%)15
  
  20.0 %
- Top rated public high school15
  
  Canfield High School
- Top rated public high school (national rank)15
  
  1,226
Diversity

46
- White or Middle Eastern7
  
  49.3 %
- Black7
  
  42.0 %
- Asian7
  
  0.6 %
- Hispanic7
  
  11.4 %
Taxes

44
- City income tax11
  
  0.1 % (for median earners)
- City income tax11
  
  0.1 % (for high earners)
- State income tax18
  
  2.1 % (for median earners)
- State income tax18
  
  3.3 % (for high earners)
- City sales tax21
  
  1.5 %
- State sales tax21
  
  5.8 %
- Property tax23
  
  1.6 %
- Vehicle tax23
  
  0.0 %
Safety

43
- Property crimes1
  
  3,529.8 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes1
  
  661.2 per 100,000 residents
Local Transportation

40
- Walkability score10
  
  37
- Bikeability score10
  
  39
- Transit score
  
  0
- Commute via public transit19
  
  3.9 %
- Commute via walking19
  
  3.2 %
- Commutes via driving solo19
  
  75.1 %
- Commute time (avg)19
  
  19.4 minutes
Climate

30
- Sunny days3
  
  49 days
- Rainy days12
  
  159 days
- Hot days12
  
  9 days
- Cold days12
  
  131 days
- Average humidity12
  
  72 %
- Average wind speed12
  
  9 mph
- Annual snowfall12
  
  57 inches
- Temperature in January12
  
  26 °F
- Temperature in July12
  
  71 °F
- Wildfire risk25
  
  Low
- Hurricane risk25
  
  Low
- Tornado risk25
  
  High
- Earthquake risk25
  
  Low
- Flood risk25
  
  High
Economy

14
- Income6
  
  $19,314
- Income (full-time)6
  
  $29,751
- Income ($100,000 or more)6
  
  2.2 %
- Income ($25,000 and less)6
  
  26.4 %
- Income growth (1-year)6
  
  60.3 %
- Income growth (10-year)6
  
  -3.2 %
- Employment rate19
  
  85.4 %
- Employment rate (full-time)6
  
  28.5 %
- Employment rate growth (1-year)19
  
  4.1 %
- Employment rate growth (10-year)19
  
  -1.7 %
- Population growth (1-year)7
  
  -0.2 %
- Population growth (10-year)7
  
  -7.0 %

The population of Youngstown in their 20s and early 30s shrunk by 6.4% since 2010, which is the segment of the city's population which decreased the least.

Age

39.0

Median Age7

-7.0

Population Growth Since 20107

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average7

Youngstown residents are predominantly white; however, the city is slowly becoming more diverse as the white community has shrunk by 7.3% since 2010, while the Black community, 2nd largest in the city, has shrunk by 16.8%

Race

79.2

Ohio Population, White7

61.1

United States population, White7

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity7

Youngstown is at a low risk for natural disasters. The most common disasters are volcanoes, volcanoes, and volcanoes.

Weather

Chance of Rain12

Chance of Sunshine3

Average Temperature37

The average home value in Youngstown increased by 17% since 2010 which is 26% lower than the national average and 13% lower than the state average

Rent

600

Monthly Average14

Renters38

Average Home Value5

Youngstown is a somewhat low tax location with income tax 36% lower than the national average and sales tax near the national average, but property tax 42% higher than the national average.

Other

1.58

Property Tax23

7.25

Sales Tax21

0.0

Vehicle Tax23

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)11

Youngstown has a very low employment rate of 85% which is 9% lower than the national average. The largest employers are WYSU 88.5 FM and Schwebel Baking

Income

26.4

<$25,0006

2.2

$100,000+6

Distribution by Industry19

Youngstown is centrist with a liberal slant and has a Democratic representative in Congress

2016 Presidential Election Results39

Representatives

Mayor29	Jamael Tito Brown Democratic
House of Representative29	Tim Ryan Democratic

The nearest 5-star hospital, Surgical Hospital At Southwoods, is 5.8 miles from the center of Youngstown, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, VA Butler Healthcare, is 40.1 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital, is 55.0 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical30	Yes
Decriminalized30	Yes

In Ohio, 41.9% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, but gun ownership has increased since 2000 when 35.1% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Universal Background Checks31

Permit to Purchase Law31

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

#97	2020 Best Cities to Retire by U.S. News & World Report32
#97	2019 Best Cities to Live by U.S. News & World Report33

1	2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
2	Medicare-certified hospitals \| Medicare.gov
3	Sunshine - Average Percent of Possible
4	School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools \| Great Schools
5	Zillow Housing Data
6	2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
7	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
8	2017 County Business Patterns \| United States Census
9	Beaches \| Yelp
10	2020 City & Neighborhood Scores \| Walk Score
11	Federal Income Tax Calculator \| smartasset
12	Comparative Climatic Data \| National Centers for Environmental Information
13	United States Home Prices & Home Values
14	Rent Research \| Zumper
15	Best High Schools in the US \| U.S. News & World Report's
16	AirData \| United States Environmental Protection Agency
17	Parks \| Yelp
18	State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 \| Tax Foundation
19	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
20	Music Venues \| Yelp
21	2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates \| Tax Foundation
22	Golf Courses \| Yelp
23	2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State \| WalletHub
24	Casinos \| Yelp
25	Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness \| Columbia University
26	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
27	2018 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
28	Zippia, The Career Expert
29	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
30	State Policy \| Marijuana Policy Project
31	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
32	2020 Best Cities to Retire \| U.S. News & World Report
33	2019 Best Cities to Live \| U.S. News & World Report
34	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
35	Elevations and Distances \| U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
36	Normal Precipitation, Inches
37	Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
38	2018 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
39	2016 Presidential Election Results \| Politico

Youngstown, OH

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