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Youngstown, NY


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Youngstown, New York

Youngstown, New York, in Niagara county, is 10 miles N of Niagara Falls, New York (center to center) and 26 miles N of Buffalo, New York. The village is part of the Buffalo - Niagara Falls metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 1,957 people people live in Youngstown.

The People and Families of Youngstown

In Youngstown, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Youngstown had a median family income of $60,089. It turns out that people in Youngstown tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, Ralph Nader garnered more political contributions ($4,000) in Youngstown than did the other Presidential candidates. The Independent party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Youngstown Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Youngstown, about 72% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the village.

Commuting

In Youngstown, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Youngstown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Youngstown People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Youngstown Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Youngstown Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Youngstown Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Youngstown Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Youngstown College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Youngstown, NY

Comparing Youngstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women107
Well-Paid Single Men97
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population67
Senior Citizens67
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better108
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income96
College Educated Adults96

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use72
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
People Living Alone56
Housing Recently Built47
Affordability of Rents26
Affordability of Property Taxes15
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