The Town FilesYoungstown, Ohio
City in Mahoning County · population 60,068 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $63,300
- Household income
- $34,408
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 37.5
Youngstown is a city of 60,068 people in Mahoning County, Ohio. The median home is worth $63,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better transit than 93% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 91% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 88% of Ohio towns.
How Youngstown ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Youngstown is worth $63,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $34,408, which is more affordable than 94% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $728 a month. 56.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Youngstown | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $63,300 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $728 | $914 |
| Median household income | $34,408 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 56.2% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1950 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Youngstown
| People | Youngstown | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 37.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 20.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.8% | 90.9% |
Weather in Youngstown
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 19.3°F. About 41.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 43.6 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Youngstown since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 31, 1985 about 6.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 264 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 51 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 28, 1999.
Severe weather in Mahoning County since 1996
Mahoning County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2019 | Tornado | DR-4447: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Mahoning County
Mahoning County had 93,784 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,623 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Youngstown itself the ACS puts it at 11.9%.
Public schools in Youngstown
37 public schools with 15,686 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitch High School | 9-12 | 1,230 | 16.8 |
| Boardman High School | 9-12 | 1,089 | 15.6 |
| Austintown Elementary School | PK-2 | 986 | 18.6 |
| Austintown Middle School | 6-8 | 962 | 18.9 |
| Austintown Intermediate School | 3-5 | 931 | 20.2 |
| Boardman Center Intermediate School | 4-6 | 833 | 17.7 |
| Chaney High | 9-12 | 576 | 14.4 |
| East High School | 9-12 | 575 | 18.5 |
| Boardman Glenwood Junior High | 7-8 | 573 | 14.3 |
| Liberty High School | 7-12 | 524 | 21.8 |
| Stambaugh Charter Academy (charter) | K-8 | 497 | 16.6 |
| West Boulevard Elementary School | K-3 | 433 | 20.6 |
Towns near Youngstown
- Campbell, OH3.3 mi · 7,852 people · home $82,300
- Struthers, OH4.3 mi · 10,063 people · home $100,100
- Austintown, OH4.8 mi · 29,594 people · home $144,300
- Girard, OH5.3 mi · 9,603 people · home $115,500
- Hubbard, OH5.9 mi · 7,636 people · home $140,100
- McDonald, OH6.0 mi · 3,172 people · home $138,500
- Mineral Ridge, OH6.5 mi · 3,951 people · home $154,600
- Canfield, OH8.1 mi · 7,699 people · home $254,800
Youngstown questions
Is Youngstown, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Youngstown scores better for retirees than 6% of Ohio towns and quieter than 12%. 18.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.5).
How much does a house cost in Youngstown?
The median owner-occupied home in Youngstown is valued at $63,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $34,408, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $728 a month.
What is the weather like in Youngstown?
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.2 inches of precipitation a year and 43.6 inches of snow.
Does Youngstown get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Youngstown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 31, 1985. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)