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Youngstown, OH

Girard is part of the Youngstown area. This page covers the whole metro.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Youngstown

Butler Institute of American Art
Butler Institute of American Art · Photo: Lorinda Dixon, CC BY-SA 4.0
Downtown Youngstown in
Downtown Youngstown in · Photo: Dreajc10, CC BY-SA 4.0
George Renner House
George Renner House · Photo: Nyttend, Public domain
Jones Hall
Jones Hall · Photo: Blue80, Public domain
Mahoning County Courthouse
Mahoning County Courthouse · Photo: Dreajc10, CC BY-SA 4.0
Mahoning River Market Street Bridge Youngstown
Mahoning River Market Street Bridge Youngstown · Photo: Tim Kiser, CC BY-SA 4.0
Mill Creek Park Lanterman's Mill
Mill Creek Park Lanterman's Mill · Photo: Dblcut3, CC BY-SA 4.0
Mill Creek Park Suspension Bridge
Mill Creek Park Suspension Bridge · Photo: Rg998, CC BY-SA 3.0
Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse
Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse · Photo: unidentified photographer, Public domain
Powers Auditorium in Youngstown
Powers Auditorium in Youngstown · Photo: Nyttend, Public domain
Stambaugh Stadium looking Northeast
Stambaugh Stadium looking Northeast · Photo: HistoricalLongmont, CC BY-SA 4.0
TV
TV · Photo: Radiohawk, CC0
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Where it is
Youngstown
Youngstown in Ohio
Ohio in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of the center of the Youngstown area.

19
grocery stores
91
restaurants
16
coffee shops
124
parks
144
playgrounds
11
libraries
11
live theaters
9
museums
13
bookstores
5
gyms
49
bars
3
pharmacies
4
hospitals

None found within 5 miles: movie theaters.

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Biking and trails

Within 5 miles of the center of the Youngstown area.

Bike lanes and bike paths
12 miles
more than most U.S. towns
Walking and hiking trails
85 miles
more than most U.S. towns

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Counts depend on how well local volunteers have mapped the area, so treat them as a rough guide.

What rent costs

Of about 49,733 rented homes in the Youngstown area, 98% rent for under $2,000 a month and 99% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 76%
$1,000 to $1,499: 19%
$1,500 to $1,999: 3%
$2,000 to $2,499: 1%
$2,500 to $2,999: 1%
$3,000 or more: 1%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in the Youngstown area rents for under $1,000 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about under $2,000 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Your first weeks in Ohio

  • Forward your mail: USPS change of address. It costs about $1 online to confirm who you are.
  • Switch your driver's license and car registration. Each state sets its own deadline, often somewhere between 10 days and a few months after you move. Find the Ohio DMV.
  • Register to vote at your new address: Ohio voter registration.
  • Set up power, gas, water and trash. Some cities bill water and trash together, and some ask new customers for a deposit.
  • Update your address with your bank, employer, insurance and the IRS (Form 8822 if you're not filing soon).
  • Find a doctor and dentist early. New-patient waits can be weeks, even in big cities.

Public schools

15 public school districts in this county, with about 25,828 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Youngstown City · Youngstown
4,639 students · 13.8 students per teacher · 17 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Austintown Local Schools · Youngstown
4,105 students · 16.8 students per teacher · 4 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Boardman Local · Youngstown
3,726 students · 17.6 students per teacher · 7 schools · grades K to 12
Canfield Local · Canfield
2,494 students · 17.9 students per teacher · 4 schools · grades K to 12
West Branch Local · Beloit
1,781 students · 16.3 students per teacher · 6 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

Childcare and colleges

Daycare and preschool

Ohio keeps an official list of licensed childcare, with inspection reports and openings in many states. In a lot of towns, infant spots fill up months ahead, so it helps to get on waitlists before you move.

Search licensed childcare in Ohio →
Link via childcare.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).

2 colleges in the county and the wider metro around Youngstown. Prices are yearly tuition and fees for full-time undergrads, before financial aid.

Youngstown State University · Youngstown
Public, 4-year · 11,040 students · $9,757 in-state, $10,117 out-of-state
Kent State University at Trumbull · Warren (metro)
Public, 4-year · 2,029 students · $7,428 in-state, $16,541 out-of-state

Moving for school? Public colleges charge state residents much less. Most states want you to have lived there about 12 months, for reasons other than school, before you count as a resident for tuition. The rules differ by state, so check with the college's registrar.

IPEDS 2023-24, National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS). Degree-granting public and nonprofit schools with 100+ students. Varro doesn't rank colleges.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$177,110
What a typical home sells for across the Youngstown area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Cost of living
About 13% below the U.S. average
Everyday prices (rent, groceries, services) run about $87 here for what costs $100 nationally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis price index 87.4 (U.S. = 100), 2024
Drive to the nearest big job hub
About 1 hr 13 min at rush hour
To downtown Cleveland, OH, 68 miles. About 1 hr 12 min with no traffic.
Source: Google traffic estimate for a weekday morning around 8am
Average commute
23 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Data centers nearby
1 within 15 miles
The nearest is about 10 miles from the town center. The largest is about 75,000 sq ft.
Source: PNNL IM3 Data Center Atlas, from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), loaded July 2026
Homeowners insurance
About $2,118 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in OH. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hail risk
Relatively High
Hail is a real cost here: roof claims are common and some insurers charge a separate, higher deductible for wind and hail. Covered parking helps protect a car.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hospitals nearby
4 within 5 miles
Hospitals mapped within 5 miles of the center. Emergency and specialty care vary, so check which ones fit your needs.
Source: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Drug overdose deaths (county)
30.1 per 100,000 people a year
68 deaths in the 12 months ending March 2026. OH average: 19.7 per 100,000. U.S.: 19.9. Counts are by where people lived, and recent months may still be updated.
Source: CDC National Center for Health Statistics, provisional counts through March 2026; Census population estimates 2024
Median household income
$55,576
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
1.4% of home value a year
About $1,400 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Flat 2.75%
OH's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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