Affordable Youngstown Storage Units

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether you are traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Youngstown.

About Youngstown, OH.

Home to around 60,000 people, Youngstown is a mid-sized city in Northeast Ohio. Youngstown is the largest city in Mahoning County and also serves as its county seat.

Traditionally associated with the steel industry—which brought great prosperity to Youngstown until its decline in the 1970s—Youngstown is considered part of the Rust Belt, and its population has declined about 60% since its heyday in the mid-20th century.

That being said, Youngstown has seen a major period of urban renewal since around 2010, which has brought new jobs and new industries to the city. Youngstown has quickly transitioned into a hub for the arts and culture.

What to do in Youngstown, OH

There's always something interesting to see and do in Youngstown. From museums and historic sites to festivals and outdoor adventures, these are some of Youngstown's most popular attractions:

• Butler Institute of American Art: The first museum dedicated entirely to American art, the Butler Institute of American Art has been a cultural institution in Youngstown since 1919. Highlights of the museum's permanent collection include works by Winslow Homer and Norman Rockwell.
• Greater Youngstown Italian Festival: Several festivals are fixtures of Youngstown's annual calendar, but few are more eagerly anticipated than the Greater Youngstown Italian Festival. Held every summer for more than 35 years, the festival takes over four city blocks in downtown Youngstown, featuring food, drink, music, games, and entertainment.
• Mill Creek MetroParks: An extensive series of parks along Mill Creek west of Youngstown, Mill Creek MetroParks encompass an incredible 4,500 acres. The parks include miles of hiking and biking trails, access points for fishing and kayaking, botanical gardens, and a golf course.
• Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor: A museum dedicated primarily to the history of the steel industry in Youngstown, the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor offers an immersive experience that illuminates the city's unique history.

Working in Youngstown, OH

Historically, steel has been the leading industry in Youngstown. However, a decline in the steel industry in the 1970s began a long period of economic struggles for the city, eventually leading to recent strides toward urban renewal and a more diverse economy. Although traditionally viewed as a working-class city, Youngstown today has a job market that ranges from blue-collar to white-collar.

Healthcare and social assistance are the leading occupations in Youngstown, followed by manufacturing, retail trade, accommodation, and food service. The largest employers in Youngstown are Youngstown State University, Humility of Mary Health Partners, Forge Industries Inc, Forum Health, V&M Star Steel Company, and Schwebel Baking Company.

Youngstown, OH Neighborhoods

Encompassing approximately 34 square miles, Youngstown spans a fairly large land area and has numerous distinct neighborhoods. Each part of the city has its own unique character, and some of the most popular places to live in Youngstown include:

• North Heights: A suburban residential neighborhood, North Heights' name derives from its northerly location and higher elevation compared to Downtown. With a median home value of around $80,000, this is a middle-class neighborhood made up mostly of single-family homes that are a mixture of renter- and owner-occupied.
• Wick Park: Centered around the public park that shares its name, the historic Wick Park Neighborhood was established around the turn of the 20th century, when it was one of the most affluent parts of the city. Today, this neighborhood is made mostly of single-family homes around 100 years old, with a median real estate value of $49,000. Efforts to revitalize and bring new businesses to the neighborhood have been underway since around 2010.
• Kirkmere: A residential neighborhood on Youngstown's southwest side, Kirkmere has some of the higher real estate values in the city, with a median real estate price of about $85,000. Most homes date to the mid-20th century. The neighborhood borders Mill Creek and Lake Cohasset and includes some beautiful parkland along the waterfront.

Youngstown, OH School District

The Youngstown City School District serves approximately 5,200 students at 15 schools across the Youngstown area. It is noted for being one of the most diverse school districts in Ohio. Parents in Youngstown also have the option of sending their children to numerous private schools in the area, including Akiva Academy and Ursuline High School.

Youngstown State University is one of several colleges in Youngstown offering over 150 undergraduate and graduate programs. Other colleges in the area include Eastern Gateway Community College and Mercy College of Ohio, which is primarily known as a nursing school.

Moving to Youngstown, OH Resource Guide

Moving to a new place can always be challenging and a little intimidating, but the City of Youngstown provides some excellent resources for new residents. Check out the Youngstown Department of Parks & Recreation to learn more about outdoor adventures in the city, and be sure to acquaint yourself with the local Public Safety Services and Fire Department.

Let's not forget about utilities! Water and sewer service are provided by the Youngstown Water Department, while gas and electric service is provided by Ohio Edison. For more useful local resources, visit the official Mahoning County website and the Youngstown & Mahonigh County Public Library.

Youngstown, OH Housing

The cost of living in Youngstown is highly affordable and is currently 34.2% lower than the U.S. average. The median home cost is particularly low at just $57,300. Rental rates are significantly below average for Ohio and less than half of the nationwide average. A typical one-bedroom apartment in Youngstown rents for about $436, while a two-bedroom rents for $547.