City Report · AZ

Youngtown

Pop. 7,015·48th most expensive in Arizona·Rental market data updated monthly for Youngtown, AZ
Median rent (all units)
$1,429/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.2%
vs US Median
-$503
Reported rents
Falling (Monthly)
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Youngtown · $1,429
More affordable than 80% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
25% of income
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0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,429/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$57,000/yr
Local median income
$68,321/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Youngtown's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,290
4 BR+
$2,610
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,690/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,429 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($68,321) is $1,708 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,690); a 3-bedroom is $2,290.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Youngtown. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$17,148/yr
At $1,429/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Youngtown, AZ is majority owner-occupied, 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,015
Median income
$68,321
Median age
41.2
Renters
35.9%
Age distribution
21.6%
21.5%
26.3%
12.5%
18.1%
Under 1821.6%
18–3421.5%
35–5426.3%
55–6412.5%
65+18.1%
Gender
52.5%
47.5%
Male52.5%
Female47.5%
Race & ethnicity
55.9%
42.8%
White55.9%
Black1.9%
Hispanic42.8%
Asian2.7%
Education (25+)
16.3%
38.6%
30.7%
14.4%
No HS diploma16.3%
HS diploma38.6%
Some college30.7%
Bachelor's+14.4%
Housing tenure
64.1%
35.9%
Owner64.1%
Renter35.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Youngtown, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,595 → $68,321
up 53.2%
Population
6,908 → 7,015
up 1.5%
Renter share
51.7% → 35.9%
-15.8 pts
Bachelor's+
13.1% → 14.4%
+1.3 pts
Median age
39.2 → 41.2
+2.0 yrs

Median household income grew from $44,595 to $68,321 between 2021 and 2024, a 53.2% shift. Headcount in the area went from 6,908 to 7,015 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.5% change. About 35.9% of households rent today, against 51.7% in 2021.

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By apartment size

Youngtown rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Youngtown, AZ

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Youngtown is $1,429/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,320/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,690/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,440/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,290/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($68,321/yr), Youngtown ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Youngtown?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,429/mo in Youngtown. The local median household income is $68,321/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Youngtown?

Rent in Youngtown has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Youngtown rent compare to other cities in Arizona?

Youngtown is one of the more affordable among Arizona cities for rent, ranking #48 of 53 tracked cities at $1,429/mo.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,429/mo, rent takes ~25% of Youngtown's median household income ($68,321/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2.5%
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