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Youngstown, NY

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Youngstown - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,773
Residents
$81,818
Median income
$199,500
Median home
$1,343
Median rent (state)

Youngstown - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Youngstown places in the 63rd percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

63rd
percentile, household income
43rd
percentile, home value
49th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Youngstown, NY

Youngstown is a small town in New York, home to 1,773 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $81,818 per year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 3.3%. Home values in Youngstown run a median of $199,500, and the median resident age is 49.1 years. 37.3% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 57.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 2 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Low Activity). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 49.2°F with 34.4 inches of precipitation per year and 55.2 inches of snowfall.

New York carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, New York scores 107.9 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,343 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $285 across New York, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Workers in Youngstown report an average commute of 28.4 minutes, with 88.4% driving alone and 3.9% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 83.4 out of 100 (High).

Population

1,773 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New York

Median Household Income

$81,818 /yr

Poverty 3.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.9 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New York average

How does Youngstown compare to other US cities?

Youngstown measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 63% higher than other cities
Home value 43% pricier than other cities
Median rent 49% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Youngstown against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New York only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New York-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent sits close to the middle of New York's city distribution

Among the 1,256 New York cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Youngstown ranks #819 - the 31st percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Youngstown only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#604 of 1,205
50th percentile in New York
Median Gross Rent
#819 of 1,256
31st percentile in New York
Median Home Value
#671 of 1,202
44th percentile in New York
Poverty Rate
#741 of 1,246
40th percentile in New York
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#541 of 1,254
57th percentile in New York

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within New York only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

63rdIncome percentile

63rd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Youngstown's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$199,500 Among the most affordable more affordable than 57% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Youngstown $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Youngstown, NY Youngstown, NY's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Youngstown, NY-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Youngstown, NY median $81,818/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Youngstown, NY's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Youngstown, NY. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 37.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 57.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,773
Median Income
$81,818
Median Home Value
$199,500
Median Age
49.1
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Labor force participation
57.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
37.3%

Climate

Avg Temperature
49.2°F
Annual Precipitation
34.4"
Annual Snowfall
55.2"

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,800 residents1,820 residents1,840 residents1,860 residents1,880 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,859 residents 1,822 residents ▼ -2.0%
Youngstown's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Low Activity
Total Permits (2024)
2
housing units authorized
Single-Family
2
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.1
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 1
2021 4
2022 0
2023 0
2024 2

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
28.4 minutes
Drive Alone
88.4%
Carpool
3.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
4.2%
Work from Home
3.9%

Based on 828 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New York - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$65
avg/month
Total Utilities
$285
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New York state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New York state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Youngstown sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.9
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,343/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
83.4 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Youngstown's 1,773 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Le Grand, CA
1,773 people
Bernie, MO
1,772 people
Governors Club, NC
1,772 people
Milan, IN
1,775 people
Cade, LA
1,775 people
Essex, MA
1,775 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Youngstown's $81,818 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Mantachie, MS
$81,818 median income
Tolar, TX
$81,818 median income
Walnut Grove, GA
$81,823 median income
North Royalton, OH
$81,810 median income
South Creek, WA
$81,826 median income
Wheatland, CA
$81,827 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Youngstown, NY Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Youngstown, NY - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 90.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1.9% White 90.6% Black or African American 2.3% Asian 1.3% American Indian 1.9% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 4.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Youngstown compares to nearby New York cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Youngstown (this city) 1,773 $81,818
Allegany 1,773 $73,802
Kerhonkson 1,773 $72,411
Addison 1,775 $53,512
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NY NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Youngstown, NY?

What is the population of Youngstown, NY? +

Youngstown, NY has a population of 1,773 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Youngstown, NY? +

The median household income in Youngstown is $81,818 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Youngstown? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Youngstown; the closest available measure is the New York state average, a cost of living index of 107.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New York vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Youngstown, NY? +

Youngstown's median home value sits at $199,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Youngstown? +

Climate normals put Youngstown's yearly average temperature at 49.2°F, 34.4 inches of precipitation, and 55.2 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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