Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Toledo, OH is cheaper. The median home price in Toledo, OH is approximately $50,400 and in Youngstown, OH it is approximately $70,000 — a difference of $19,600.

Question 2

Is Toledo, OH or Youngstown, OH safer?

Accepted Answer

Youngstown, OH scores higher on safety. Toledo, OH has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High. Youngstown, OH has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Toledo, OH or Youngstown, OH more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Youngstown, OH is more walkable. Toledo, OH has a Walk Score of 8/100 and Youngstown, OH has a Walk Score of 51/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Youngstown, OH has higher-rated schools. Toledo, OH has a school rating of 6.9/10 and Youngstown, OH has a rating of 7/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Toledo, OH	Youngstown, OH
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$50K ✓ Lower price	$70K
Median Rent	$478	$360 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$17K ✓ Higher income	$11K
Price Volatility	High	Moderate ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	8/100	51/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	28/100	65/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	65/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	999 min	45 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	F	D+ ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	High	Moderate ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	High	Moderate ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.9/10	7/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	budget buyersfirst-time homebuyerssingle professionals	StudentsBudget rentersRemote workers with low salary

Toledo, OH vs Youngstown, OH

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