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Youngstown, Ohio: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Youngstown had 6.9 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2024, about 2.3 times the Ohio rate (3.0). The median household income is $34,408 and the median home value is $63,300. About 59,331 people live in Youngstown.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2024. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Youngstown?
Youngstown police recorded 405 violent crimes in 2024, or 6.9 for every 1,000 residents. That is about 2.3 times the Ohio rate (3.0), and 90% higher than the national rate (3.6). The department recorded 11 murders. Property crime came to 1,623 offenses (27.6 per 1,000; Ohio: 16.0). Violent crimes fell 17% between 2021 and 2024 (489 to 405).
| Offense (2024) | Youngstown count | Per 1,000 | Ohio per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 405 | 6.9 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
| Murder | 11 | 0.19 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Rape | 25 | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.39 |
| Robbery | 53 | 0.90 | 0.48 | 0.61 |
| Aggravated assault | 316 | 5.4 | 2.0 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 1,623 | 27.6 | 16.0 | 17.6 |
| Burglary | 333 | 5.7 | 2.1 | 2.3 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,010 | 17.2 | 11.7 | 12.7 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 280 | 4.8 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
How has crime in Youngstown changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 489 | 1,558 | 28 |
| 2022 | 411 | 1,728 | 18 |
| 2023 | 398 | 1,854 | 18 |
| 2024 | 405 | 1,623 | 11 |
| 2025 | not reported in full | – | – |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Youngstown Police Department's own reports.
How does Youngstown compare with Ohio?
The median household income in Youngstown is $34,408, 52% lower than the Ohio median ($71,389). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $63,300, and half of renters pay more than $728 a month. About 59,331 people live on 34 square miles of land, roughly 1,749 per square mile. The city lies in Mahoning County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Youngstown | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 59,331 | 11,810,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $34,408 | $71,389 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $63,300 | $214,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $728 | $1,034 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 11.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 37.3% | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 15.5% | 31.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 56.2% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.5 | 39.7 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Youngstown?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 2 high-hazard dams in Youngstown. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 2 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Mckelvey Lake Dam (77 ft) and Youngstown Upground Reservoir (29 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Mahoning County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Youngstown?
Youngstown city limits had 2 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Listed roads include Interstate 680 pavement replacement, Youngstown. 2 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Youngstown?
Inside the city limits there are 24 public schools (2024-25) and 11 private schools (2023-24). 7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: Mosquito Creek State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Youngstown
Gun shops
4 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Youngstown city limits (3 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Byce Auction (Youngstown), Cash America Pawn (Youngstown) and Sandels Loan INC (Youngstown).
Liquor stores
One liquor store is on the map inside the Youngstown city limits: Gino's Drive-Thru & Liquor. Ohio has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Youngstown city limits: Planned Parenthood Greater Ohio-Youngstown Health Center (Youngstown).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Youngstown?
In 2024, Youngstown had 6.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (405 reported), about 2.3 times the Ohio rate (3.0). The property-crime rate was 27.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Youngstown?
$34,408 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $71,389 for Ohio.
How much do homes cost in Youngstown?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $63,300 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $214,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Youngstown?
Mahoning County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Canton, OH (43 mi) · Akron, OH (46 mi) · Cuyahoga Falls, OH (48 mi) · Pittsburgh, PA (57 mi) · Parma, OH (60 mi) · Cleveland, OH (60 mi)
More: Ohio statewide numbers · county page: Mahoning County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Youngstown city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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