Question 1

Is Lakewood, OH or Youngstown, OH cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Youngstown, OH is cheaper. The median home price in Lakewood, OH is approximately $221,000 and in Youngstown, OH it is approximately $70,000 — a difference of $151,000.

Question 2

Is Lakewood, OH or Youngstown, OH more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Lakewood, OH is more walkable. Lakewood, OH has a Walk Score of 59/100 and Youngstown, OH has a Walk Score of 51/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Lakewood, OH or Youngstown, OH?

Accepted Answer

Youngstown, OH has higher-rated schools. Lakewood, OH has a school rating of 6.7/10 and Youngstown, OH has a rating of 7/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Lakewood, OH or Youngstown, OH?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Lakewood, OH	Youngstown, OH
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$221K	$70K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$940	$360 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$63K ✓ Higher income	$11K
Price Volatility	Low ✓ More stable	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	59/100 ✓ More walkable	51/100
Transit Score	4/100	65/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	65/100	65/100
Commute	16 min ✓ Shorter commute	45 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.7/10	7/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Young professionalsStudentsCleveland commuters	StudentsBudget rentersRemote workers with low salary

Lakewood, OH vs Youngstown, OH

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