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QuickFacts Population: 73,818 Pop. Change: -1% State: Ohio Metro Area: Youngstown-Warren-Boardman Metro Area County: Mahoning County City: Youngstown Zip Code: 44513, 44505, ... 12 more

City Overview

As of 2009, Youngstown's population is 73,818 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -0.62 percent.

The median home cost in Youngstown is $49,960. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.60 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Youngstown's cost of living is 28.33% Lower than the U.S. average.

Youngstown public schools spend $6,045 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 17 students per teacher in Youngstown.

The unemployment rate in Youngstown is 13.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Youngstown jobs have Decreased by 12.80 percent.

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The 2009 Youngstown, OH, population is 73,818. There are 2,402 people per square mile (population density).

Family in Youngstown, OH

The median age is 36. The US median is 37.6. 42.84% of people in Youngstown, OH, are married. 12.66% are divorced.

The average household size is 2.36 people. 11.72% of people are married, with children. 14.89% have children, but are single.

Race in Youngstown, OH

50.29% of people are white, 43.79% are black, 0.60% are asian, 0.33% are native american, and 5.24% claim 'Other'.

5.39% of the people in Youngstown, OH, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 94.61% are non-hispanic).

Youngstown People SperlingViews

Y-TOWN is my town!: I have met some of the most interesting people in Youngstown. I have lived in Y town for six years, and have been visiting my whole life, since my roots are from there.... (read more)In response to Leeza's commentary: I question whether your facts could be any more distorted or offensive. The lengths to which you've gone could be laughable, that is, if they weren't so distasteful and... (read more)What's the deal?: I had lived in Youngstown my whole life up until I was 24. I guess I hadn't paid attention to the weather much then, but after having moved back after being away for... (read more)Have an opinion about Youngstown? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Youngstown Click Here

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There are 308 physicians per 100,000 population in Youngstown, OH. The US average is 170.

Youngstown, OH Health Index

Air quality in Youngstown, OH is 38 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.

Water quality in Youngstown, OH is 33 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.

Superfund index is 80 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.

Youngstown Health SperlingViews

An OBJECTIVE review of Youngstown, Ohio: Undoubtedly, Youngstown, Ohio has many disadvantages. It is economically depressed, has very high crime rates, limited cultural activities, it rains and snows a lot and... (read more)Youngstown: I have lived in Youngstown for about 20 yrs. It has been good to us, our children are all grown,and have graduated from YSU. However, it is one of the top cities per... (read more)ex youngstowner: i saw some of the comment from past people on this city here and most of what they saying is true. it is a ex mafia but they might be still there keeping a low profile.... (read more)Have an opinion about Youngstown? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Youngstown Click Here

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The unemployment rate in Youngstown, OH, is 13.70%, with job growth of -12.80%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 0.60%.

Youngstown, OH Taxes

Youngstown, OH,sales tax rate is 6.50%. Income tax is 6.99%.

Youngstown, OH Income and Salaries

The income per capita is $14,904, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $27,218.

Youngstown Economy SperlingViews

Economy: Youngstown can be summed up with a couple words- dead, ugly, dirty, depressing, cold, fat, rusted, pot holed,... (read more)The word Economy in Youngstown is a joke.: Youngstown's economy is horrible. I've lived here all my life and i am having to move out of state because a large number of business's are going bankrupt, or... (read more)What's the deal?: I had lived in Youngstown my whole life up until I was 24. I guess I hadn't paid attention to the weather much then, but after having moved back after being away for... (read more)Have an opinion about Youngstown? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Youngstown Click Here

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The median home value in Youngstown, OH, is $49,960. Home appreciation is -4.60% over the last year. The median age of Youngstown, OH, real estate is 57 years.

Youngstown, OH Apartments and Rentals

Renters make up 30.72% of the Youngstown, OH, population. 13.21% of houses and apartments in Youngstown, OH, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).

Youngstown Housing SperlingViews

Cost of living: Cost of living here is very low. But don't expect to be able to find a job that pays if you have any kind of education. ... (read more)SAVE yourself the trouble: It will be a year in July since we moved to Y-Town. Youngstown is a drug infested and crime ladden city. It looks and smells like a swampland. It is truuly... (read more)Y-TOWN is my town!: I have met some of the most interesting people in Youngstown. I have lived in Y town for six years, and have been visiting my whole life, since my roots are from there.... (read more)Have an opinion about Youngstown? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Youngstown Click Here

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Youngstown, OH, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 8. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.

Youngstown, OH, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.

Youngstown Crime SperlingViews

SAVE yourself the trouble: It will be a year in July since we moved to Y-Town. Youngstown is a drug infested and crime ladden city. It looks and smells like a swampland. It is truuly... (read more)Y-TOWN is my town!: I have met some of the most interesting people in Youngstown. I have lived in Y town for six years, and have been visiting my whole life, since my roots are from there.... (read more)In response to Leeza's commentary: I question whether your facts could be any more distorted or offensive. The lengths to which you've gone could be laughable, that is, if they weren't so distasteful and... (read more)Have an opinion about Youngstown? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Youngstown Click Here

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Youngstown, OH, gets 35 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 37 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 138.

On average, there are 160 sunny days per year in Youngstown, OH. The July high is around 85 degrees. The January low is 19. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 48 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.

Youngstown Climate SperlingViews

What's the deal?: I had lived in Youngstown my whole life up until I was 24. I guess I hadn't paid attention to the weather much then, but after having moved back after being away for... (read more)Youngstown isn't all bad: I grew up in a small suburb of Youngstown called Hubbard. I enjoyed a safe upbringing in a very family friendly town. Yes it is small and in a time warp but family and... (read more)Economy: Youngstown can be summed up with a couple words- dead, ugly, dirty, depressing, cold, fat, rusted, pot holed,... (read more)Have an opinion about Youngstown? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Youngstown Click Here

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Youngstown, OH, schools spend $6,045 per student. There are 17 pupils per teacher, 603 students per librarian, and 478 children per counselor in Youngstown, OH schools.

Youngstown Education SperlingViews

Economy: Youngstown can be summed up with a couple words- dead, ugly, dirty, depressing, cold, fat, rusted, pot holed,... (read more)The word Economy in Youngstown is a joke.: Youngstown's economy is horrible. I've lived here all my life and i am having to move out of state because a large number of business's are going bankrupt, or... (read more)An OBJECTIVE review of Youngstown, Ohio: Undoubtedly, Youngstown, Ohio has many disadvantages. It is economically depressed, has very high crime rates, limited cultural activities, it rains and snows a lot and... (read more)Have an opinion about Youngstown? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Youngstown Click Here

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The average one-way commute in Youngstown, OH, takes 22 minutes. 79% of commuters drive their own car alone. 12% carpool with others. 3% take mass transit and 2% work from home.

Youngstown Transportation SperlingViews

Economy: Youngstown can be summed up with a couple words- dead, ugly, dirty, depressing, cold, fat, rusted, pot holed,... (read more)The word Economy in Youngstown is a joke.: Youngstown's economy is horrible. I've lived here all my life and i am having to move out of state because a large number of business's are going bankrupt, or... (read more)What's the deal?: I had lived in Youngstown my whole life up until I was 24. I guess I hadn't paid attention to the weather much then, but after having moved back after being away for... (read more)Have an opinion about Youngstown? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Youngstown Click Here

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Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Youngstown, OH is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Youngstown, OH is more expensive.

Overall, Youngstown, OH cost of living is 71.67.

Youngstown Cost of Living SperlingViews

Cost of living: Cost of living here is very low. But don't expect to be able to find a job that pays if you have any kind of education. ... (read more)SAVE yourself the trouble: It will be a year in July since we moved to Y-Town. Youngstown is a drug infested and crime ladden city. It looks and smells like a swampland. It is truuly... (read more)Y-TOWN is my town!: I have met some of the most interesting people in Youngstown. I have lived in Y town for six years, and have been visiting my whole life, since my roots are from there.... (read more)Have an opinion about Youngstown? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Youngstown Click Here

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65.00% of the people in Youngstown, OH are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 38.96% are Catholic; 16.47% are Protestant; 0.20% are LDS; 8.09% are another Christian faith; 1.09% in Youngstown, OH are Jewish; 0.01% are an eastern faith; 0.19% affilitates with Islam.

Youngstown Religion SperlingViews

An OBJECTIVE review of Youngstown, Ohio: Undoubtedly, Youngstown, Ohio has many disadvantages. It is economically depressed, has very high crime rates, limited cultural activities, it rains and snows a lot and... (read more)Youngstown: I have lived in Youngstown for about 20 yrs. It has been good to us, our children are all grown,and have graduated from YSU. However, it is one of the top cities per... (read more)ex youngstowner: i saw some of the comment from past people on this city here and most of what they saying is true. it is a ex mafia but they might be still there keeping a low profile.... (read more)Have an opinion about Youngstown? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Youngstown Click Here

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62.60% of the people in Youngstown, OH are registered as Democrats. 36.69% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.71%.

Youngstown Voting SperlingViews

SAVE yourself the trouble: It will be a year in July since we moved to Y-Town. Youngstown is a drug infested and crime ladden city. It looks and smells like a swampland. It is truuly... (read more)Y-TOWN is my town!: I have met some of the most interesting people in Youngstown. I have lived in Y town for six years, and have been visiting my whole life, since my roots are from there.... (read more)In response to Leeza's commentary: I question whether your facts could be any more distorted or offensive. The lengths to which you've gone could be laughable, that is, if they weren't so distasteful and... (read more)Have an opinion about Youngstown? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Youngstown Click Here

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