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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether 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

Youngstown is the county seat of Mahoning County and its largest city. It is 58 miles southeast of Cleveland. Youngstown has a population of 60,068. It is a part of the larger Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which incorporates all the surrounding communities and has a total population of 541,243. The beautiful Mahoning River runs through the city of Youngstown.

This city is best known for its history as the center of steel production. It had to adapt when the United States steel industry started declining during the 1970s. Steel is much less dominant now, and since the decline, Youngstown has been left without a major manufacturing industry focus.

Football is big in Youngstown. On average, over ten professional NFL players who are currently signed to a team come from the city. This is twice the average number of NFL players from Cincinnati or Cleveland.

Here is all you need to know about living in Youngstown.

What to do in Youngstown, OH

Youngstown has these major attractions and features:

• Shopping: The major shopping centers in Youngstown are Cornersburg Plaza Shopping Center, 20 Federal Place, Southern Park Mall, and Colonial Plaza.
• Destination: Mill Creek Park is a 2,657-acre park, established in 1891. It has stunning waterfalls, a beautiful gorge, and 15 miles of lovely hiking trails.
• Feature: On a nice day, a pleasant way to spend some time is a visit to the Fellows Riverside Gardens. These gardens are immaculately landscaped with both indoor and outdoor exhibits. There is a pleasant visitor center and usually some interesting events to attend, which relate to horticulture.

Working in Panama Youngstown, OH

The Youngstown local economy depends on the industries sectors of health care, hospitality, and education. The unemployment rate is 9.9%. This rate is much higher than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.2%. The median household income is $24,201 per year. The predicted job growth rate in Youngstown is a measly 12.5% over the next ten years. This compares unfavorably with the predicted national job growth rate of 33.5% over the next ten years. For those who are employed, the average commute time is 22 minutes.

The most popular industries by jobs offered are health care (14.4%), accommodations/restaurants (7.5%), education (6.6%), government administration (5.6%), metal products (5.2%), waste management (4.7%), and transportation (4.2%).

Youngstown, OH Neighborhoods

Youngstown has many family-friendly neighborhoods to consider when buying or renting a home. The best neighborhoods are found on the city's southern side, with plenty of green space and well-kept golf courses.

These three areas are the desirable neighborhoods with the nicest houses.

• Luteran Lane/Park Place Drive: This superb area is between Poland Center to the north and Smith Corners to the south. The median real estate price is $258,434, which is more expensive than 80.2% of the neighborhoods in the state. The majority of homes have three to five bedrooms. There are also apartment complexes mixed in with the homes in the residential areas. The rental price for an average home is $1,117. This popular area has a modest vacancy rate of 6.3%.
• Tippecanoe Road/Boardman Canfield Road: This area includes the nice Hitchcock Woods and Mill Creek Park with 4,500 acres of natural green space. The median real estate price is $207,162, which is more expensive than 67.5% of the neighborhoods in Ohio. The average rental price is $991 per month. However, the vacancy rate is only 4%, so finding a place in this area is challenging. Many of the homes and apartment buildings date from the 1970s or later. Some were built before 1969. The oldest homes are from the 1940s.
• Boardman: Boardman is a third nice area to the south near Evans Lake. The median real estate price is $204,311, pricier than 66.3% of other Ohio communities. There is a mixture of owners and renters in this area. The average rent is $889 per month. Vacancies are only 5% in this area. Families may move in by renting a home at first. Then, buy one later.

Youngstown, OH School District

The public school district is the Youngstown City School District. The school district spends around $19,156 per student. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13 to one.

There are 18 private schools in the area. The best ones are Cardinal Mooney High School, St. Charles Elementary, and St. Christine Elementary,

For higher education, there is the choice of attending six colleges. The most popular ones are Youngstown State University and Franklin University.

Moving to Youngstown, OH

When moving to Youngstown, these contacts will help set up the new place. Utilities. The City of Youngstown provides water, sewer, and garbage collection. Electrical services are provided by FirstEnergy Corp.

Youngstown’s Parks and Recreation Department maintains the parks and the golf courses. Recreational park activities include bicycling, golfing, kayaking, hiking, fishing, picnicking, camping, swimming, and boating. In addition to the city parks, there are lovely state parks within a 30-minute drive.

Youngstown’s municipal government is run by the Mayor and the seven members of the City Council.

Youngstown, OH Housing

The median home price in Youngstown is $151,388, which has appreciated by 44.6% over the past ten years. The low home prices help lower the cost of living in Youngstown, which is 4.8% lower than the average in other communities in Ohio and 8.7% lower than the national average in the United States.