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Median rent in Youngstown, OH is $1,042/month. With a median household income of $55,357, rent consumes about 22.6% of gross income — within the recommended 30% guideline. Use this calculator to find your personal rent comfort zone in Youngstown.
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Data as of · Sources: Zillow, Census ACS, Tax Foundation, Freddie Mac
Ohio Financial Snapshot (2026) — Rent Affordability Calculator
Home value, monthly carrying cost, property tax, and insurance are the four levers for the rent affordability calculator in Ohio.
How the Rent Affordability Calculator Math Works Under Ohio Law
Every real-estate number on this page runs through the same core identity: the monthly principal-and-interest payment on a fully amortizing fixed-rate loan is M = P · r / (1 − (1+r)^(−n)), where P is the loan principal, r is the monthly rate (annual rate / 12), and n is the term in months. For a typical Ohio buyer in 2026, P starts from an $225,000 median home value (Zillow ZHVI)[1], minus a standard 20% down payment.
On top of P&I the calculator adds the two Ohio-specific carrying costs: property tax at the state effective rate of 1.56%[2] and homeowners insurance at roughly $1,010/year (NAIC state average)[3]. The Freddie Mac PMMS national average 30-year fixed rate (6.30% (Freddie Mac PMMS · week of ))[4] drives the payment curve — Ohio rate quotes can move a few basis points around that number depending on lender, loan size, and credit band.
Local context: Youngstown, OH
Housing economics in Youngstown, OH. The median home value runs 53.0% below the U.S. baseline for Youngstown, OH is $168,082 per Zillow's home-value index. Median rent runs $1,042 a month per Zillow ZORI, cheaper than the national $1,850 baseline. Effective property tax sits at 1.60% of assessed value, meaningfully higher than the 0.99% national average tracked by the Tax Foundation.
Income and tax climate. Ohio's top marginal state income tax bracket lands at 5.75% — compared to the volume-weighted national average around 4-5%. BEA's Regional Price Parity scores Youngstown, OH at 78.0 (national = 100), meaning a dollar in Youngstown, OH buys 128¢ — more goods and services than the same dollar nationally.
Local context as of 2026-04-19.
Youngstown versus the U.S. baseline
| Metric | Youngstown, OH | U.S. baseline | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value[zillow] | $168,082 | $358,000 | -53.0% |
| Median monthly rent[zillow] | $1,042 | $1,850 | -43.7% |
| Property tax (effective)[tax-foundation] | 1.60% | 0.99% | 61.6% |
| State top marginal income tax[tax-foundation] | 5.75% | ~4.08% (volume-weighted) | 1.7 pp |
| State cost-of-living index[bea-rpp] | 78.0 | 100.0 | -22.0 pts |
How to use the Rent Affordability Calculator
Walk through using the Rent Affordability Calculator with Youngstown, OH-specific defaults pre-loaded from primary sources.
- Enter your Youngstown numbersFill in the rent affordability inputs. Defaults reflect Youngstown, OH 2026: median home $168,082, median rent $1,042/mo, 1.60% effective property tax.
- Apply the local 2026 inputsThe median home value in Youngstown is $168,082 (Zillow ZHVI), with median monthly rent running $1,042/mo.
- Compare against Youngstown contextMonthly PITI on the $168,082 median home in Youngstown is ~$1,255/mo — vs a $1,042/mo median rent.
How Ohio Compares to Neighboring States
| State | Median home | Top inc tax | Prop tax rate | RPP (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio (this page) | $225,000 | 3.50% | 1.56% | 91.9 |
| Indiana side-by-side | $235,000 | 3.00% | 0.85% | 92.1 |
| Kentucky | $205,000 | 4.00% | 0.83% | 89.9 |
| Michigan | $245,000 | 4.25% | 1.58% | 94.3 |
| Pennsylvania side-by-side | $265,000 | 3.07% | 1.49% | 97.4 |
Sources: Zillow ZHVI[1], state Departments of Revenue / Tax Foundation[2], Tax Foundation property taxes[3], BEA Regional Price Parities[4].
What Changes Your Result in Ohio
- Down payment size:Ohio's typical down payment is 9.0%according to NAR survey data. Every 5% shift changes the monthly P&I by roughly 5–6% of the headline payment.
- First-time buyer programs:Ohio runs state-level first-time buyer programs (DPA, MCC) that can cut effective down payment costs by $5,000–$15,000 for qualifying buyers. See programs block below.
- County-level property tax variance:The state effective rate shown in the snapshot is a statewide weighted average. Within Ohio, county rates can swing ±30% around the median, especially in border counties with differing school-district mill levies.
Related Calculations for Ohio
- how rent vs buy works for Ohio residents — rent affordability on the rent side.
- Ohio Cost of Living Comparison — rent is the biggest COL line.
How Youngstown Compares to the National Average
Understanding how Youngstown stacks up helps you calibrate your financial planning.
| Metric | Youngstown, OH | US Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $168,082 | $420,800 | -60.1% |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,042 | $1,713 | -39.2% |
| Median Household Income | $55,357 | $74,580 | -25.8% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.60% | 1.10% | +45.5% |
| Cost of Living Index | 78 | 100 | -22.0% |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, BLS, Zillow, NAR (2024–2025). Green = favorable for residents; red = less favorable.
Youngstown Financial Snapshot
- Population (Metro)
- 535,000
- Unemployment
- 6.0%
- Avg Commute
- 22 min
- Median Age
- 39.5
- Price-to-Rent Ratio
- 13.4x
- Annual Property Tax
- $2,689
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Frequently Asked Questions — Youngstown
- Can median-income households afford the median home in Youngstown?
- With a ~$1,255 monthly PITI and $55,357 median income, housing would consume ~27.2% of gross annual income. Qualifying under the 28% DTI rule requires ~$53,786 in annual income. Educational reference only.
- Is it better to rent or buy in Youngstown?
- Youngstown's price-to-rent ratio (13.4x) tilts toward buying — below 15x, homes are economical relative to renting.
- What is the annual property tax bill on the median home in Youngstown?
- Approximately $2,689/yr at the 1.60% effective rate on the $168,082 median home. The national average effective rate is 1.07%.
- What share of median income goes to rent in Youngstown?
- The $1,042/mo median rent represents 22.6% of the $55,357 median household income. The recommended housing cost threshold is 30%; Youngstown falls within that guideline. Educational reference only.
- How much does commuting cost in Youngstown?
- Average commute time in Youngstown is 22 minutes per ACS. Estimated annual commute cost runs about $3,832. Educational reference only.
- How does the cost of living in Youngstown compare to the national average?
- Youngstown's BEA RPP index is 78, 22% below the national baseline of 100. For a household earning the national median income of $77,540, this translates to ~$17,059/yr in purchasing power difference. Educational reference only.
- What is the median home price in Youngstown, OH?
- The median home price in Youngstown is $168,082 as of 2025–2026.
- What is the average rent in Youngstown?
- The median monthly rent in Youngstown, OH is $1,042.
- Does the rent affordability replace professional advice?
- No. This calculator gives educational estimates using public Youngstown data and standard formulas. It is not personalized tax, legal, or investment advice. Consult a licensed professional for decisions with material consequences.
Ohio State Context
Ohio Real Estate Tips
Ohio's median home price of $245,000 is among the lowest in the nation — excellent for first-time buyers and investors.
OHFA (Ohio Housing Finance Agency) offers down payment assistance and below-market rates.
Property taxes at 1.56% are above the national average — one of Ohio's higher ongoing costs.
Ohio Homebuyer Programs
- ✓OHFA Your Choice! Down Payment Assistance — 2.5% or 5% of purchase price as a forgivable or amortizing loan.
- ✓OHFA Ohio Heroes — discounted rates for teachers, veterans, nurses, and first responders.
Statewide Ohio figures apply broadly across Youngstown. County- and city-level variation can be significant — verify against local sources before closing a transaction. [3]
How we compute this — methodology
The Youngstown page uses local median home price ($168,082), median rent ($1,042/mo), and property tax rate (1.60%) alongside the calculator's client-side formula. Calculations run in your browser — no inputs are sent to a server.
Known limits: ZIP-level variance within Youngstown can be substantial — the figures shown are city-wide medians. For a precise property tax quote, consult your county assessor.
Sources
- Zillow Research — ZHVI (Zillow Home Value Index) + ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index), city-level. zillow.com/research/data. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for median household income and population. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs.
- CalcFi state financial context — tips + first-time homebuyer programs compiled from each state's Housing Finance Authority (HFA) public pages. See
src/data/state-financial-context.ts. - Tax Foundation — state property tax effective rates and state/local sales tax rates. taxfoundation.org.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) — weekly national mortgage rate averages used by mortgage-related calculators. freddiemac.com/pmms.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) — weekly national mortgage rates — www.freddiemac.com/pmms. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- NAIC Dwelling Fire, Homeowners Owners, and Homeowners Tenants Insurance Report — content.naic.org/article/homeowners-insurance-report. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- State Departments of Revenue — official bracket + deduction publications (one primary URL per state; linked in the brackets table below) — taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/state-income-tax-rates. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities by State — www.bea.gov/data/prices-inflation/regional-price-parities-state-and-metro-area. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- U.S. Department of Labor — State Minimum Wage Laws — www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) — real median household income, unemployment, HPI, LFPR per state — fred.stlouisfed.org. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) — state-level occupational wages — www.bls.gov/oes. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
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