Cost of Living in Youngstown, Ohio
Youngstown has a population of about 59,331. The median household income is $34,408, median gross rent is $728/month, and the median home value is $63,300. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Youngstown expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Youngstown is 56% below the national median and home values are 83% below the national median. Household income here is 59% below the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 25% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Youngstown?
The median gross rent in Youngstown, Ohio is $728 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Youngstown?
The median owner-occupied home value in Youngstown is $63,300 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Youngstown?
The median household income in Youngstown is $34,408 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.