Metro area profile · Ohio
Youngstown-Warren, OH metro area market data
How the Youngstown-Warren metro area compares with other metro areas for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 423,678
- −1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 184,615
- Median household income
- $56,713
- Median home value
- $149,000
- Jobs located here
- 155,417
- Highest market score
- 65
- Dentists and orthodontists, #81 of 387 scored metro areas
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What this means
The Youngstown-Warren metro area has an estimated 423,678 people and 184,615 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of the Youngstown-Warren metro area declined 1.4%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in the Youngstown-Warren metro area is $56,713, 30% below the U.S. median of $80,734.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Youngstown-Warren metro area runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 102, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (56).
Of the business types scored in the Youngstown-Warren metro area, dentists and orthodontists (65), collision repair and body shops (59) and auto repair shops (58) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For dentists and orthodontists, that ranks #81 of 387 scored metro areas.
The Youngstown-Warren metro area takes in 2 counties: Mahoning County and Trumbull County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (95% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for mortgage brokers and lenders (58% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Youngstown-Warren metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Youngstown-Warren metro area with other metro areas for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists and orthodontists | 65 | #81 of 387 | 161 | 8.7 | $1.4M | 146 | 131 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 59 | #132 of 381 | 36 | 2.0 | $5M | 162 | 45 |
| Auto repair shops | 58 | #126 of 387 | 351 | 19.0 | $512K | 115 | 159 |
| Veterinarians | 56 | #151 of 384 | 40 | 2.2 | $3.3M | 122 | 33 |
| Real estate | 55 | #127 of 387 | 337 | 18.3 | Index only | 160 | 170 |
| Pest control | 55 | #133 of 345 | 11 | 0.6 | $18.3M | 179 | 14 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 55 | #149 of 387 | 80 | 4.3 | $5.5M | 116 | 89 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 54 | #136 of 387 | 265 | 14.4 | Index only | 162 | 83 |
| Property management | 54 | #143 of 374 | 27 | 1.5 | Index only | 156 | 44 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 52 | #161 of 373 | 33 | 1.8 | Index only | 181 | 16 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 52 | #170 of 387 | 1,357 | 73.5 | $170K | 112 | 543 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 50 | #198 of 386 | 63 | 3.4 | $3.7M | 117 | 32 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 49 | #172 of 347 | 28 | 1.5 | $4.6M | 113 | 31 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 49 | #203 of 387 | 139 | 7.5 | $4.5M | 120 | 75 |
| Auto repair and car care | 49 | #210 of 387 | 688 | 37.3 | $261K | 97 | 233 |
| Tire shops | 49 | #212 of 386 | 66 | 3.6 | $2.7M | 109 | 27 |
| Spas and skin care | 48 | #205 of 387 | 161 | 8.7 | $993K | 113 | 26 |
| Gyms | 47 | #225 of 387 | 112 | 6.1 | $1.2M | 89 | 31 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 44 | #123 of 197 | 14 | 0.8 | $16.5M | 67 | 7 |
| House cleaning | 44 | #241 of 375 | 29 | 1.6 | $7M | 109 | 71 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 43 | #186 of 290 | 17 | 0.9 | $10.6M | 77 | 12 |
| Pet businesses | 43 | #251 of 387 | 165 | 8.9 | $806K | 92 | 75 |
| Hair salons | 42 | #267 of 387 | 396 | 21.5 | $404K | 94 | 65 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 42 | #269 of 387 | 221 | 12.0 | $584K | 88 | 65 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 42 | #277 of 387 | 760 | 41.2 | $210K | 99 | 124 |
| Nail salons | 41 | #273 of 387 | 82 | 4.4 | $1.9M | 117 | 30 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 40 | #267 of 387 | 249 | 13.5 | $1.3M | 102 | 119 |
| Physical therapy | 39 | #270 of 386 | 105 | 5.7 | $2.2M | 92 | 70 |
| Pet stores | 38 | #277 of 382 | 34 | 1.8 | $3.9M | 86 | 9 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 38 | #279 of 387 | 362 | 19.6 | $888K | 101 | 141 |
| Chiropractors | 38 | #285 of 386 | 100 | 5.4 | $2.3M | 97 | 57 |
| Home repair trades | 38 | #286 of 387 | 215 | 11.6 | $2M | 84 | 214 |
| Electricians | 38 | #287 of 383 | 41 | 2.2 | $10.7M | 90 | 85 |
| Home inspectors | 37 | #179 of 243 | 12 | 0.7 | Index only | 74 | 7 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 36 | #295 of 387 | 168 | 9.1 | $1.4M | 77 | 246 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 35 | #309 of 387 | 940 | 50.9 | $659K | 99 | 290 |
| Gas stations | 33 | #304 of 387 | 206 | 11.2 | $2.3M | 95 | 158 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 33 | #313 of 386 | 65 | 3.5 | $2M | 80 | 33 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 33 | #338 of 387 | 81 | 4.4 | $1.6M | 79 | 34 |
| Laundromats | 32 | #292 of 364 | 36 | 2.0 | $8.9M | 71 | 7 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 32 | #319 of 387 | 1,723 | 93.3 | $360K | 97 | 787 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 32 | #321 of 387 | 147 | 8.0 | $1.4M | 82 | 254 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 32 | #325 of 387 | 179 | 9.7 | $3.5M | 84 | 81 |
| Dry cleaners | 29 | #238 of 272 | 23 | 1.2 | $14M | 89 | 15 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 26 | #333 of 387 | 226 | 12.2 | $2.7M | 90 | 421 |
| Child care and preschools | 25 | #359 of 387 | 101 | 5.5 | $594K | 59 | 79 |
| Car washes and detailing | 24 | #363 of 387 | 121 | 6.6 | $1.5M | 59 | 32 |
| Insurance agencies | 23 | #344 of 387 | 284 | 15.4 | $994K | 79 | 172 |
| Funeral homes | 23 | #350 of 377 | 75 | 4.1 | $396K | 58 | 48 |
| Barbershops | 22 | #361 of 387 | 105 | 5.7 | $1.5M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 21 | #366 of 385 | 107 | 5.8 | $1.9M | 64 | 169 |
| Grocery stores | 16 | #378 of 387 | 137 | 7.4 | $7.5M | 80 | 79 |
| Roofing and gutters | 15 | #378 of 381 | 94 | 5.1 | $4.7M | 55 | 40 |
| Pizza | 14 | #377 of 387 | 172 | 9.3 | $3.6M | 71 | 421 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 14 | #379 of 387 | 390 | 21.1 | $2.6M | 77 | 164 |
| Convenience stores | 13 | #380 of 387 | 189 | 10.2 | $5.4M | 69 | 85 |
Household spending in the Youngstown-Warren metro area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $179.5M | $973 | 102 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $464.8M | $2,518 | 97 |
| Food away from home | $619.7M | $3,357 | 82 |
| Groceries | $1B | $5,537 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $159.8M | $866 | 86 |
| Child care and other personal services | $60M | $325 | 56 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $129M | $699 | 71 |
| Medical and dental services | $231.3M | $1,253 | 97 |
| Pets | $132.9M | $720 | 79 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $321.6M | $1,742 | 85 |
| Vehicle insurance | $282.2M | $1,529 | 78 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $440.6M | $2,387 | 79 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $201.6M | $1,092 | 77 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2.3B | $12,657 | 76 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Youngstown-Warren metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 423,678−1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 184,615
- Median age
- 43.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 1,029 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 415
- Median household income
- $56,713
- Average household income
- $76,731
- Median home value
- $149,000
- Jobs located here
- 155,417
- Daytime population
- 405,091Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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- Trumbull County, OH200,929 people
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Questions
How fast is the Youngstown-Warren, OH metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Youngstown-Warren metro area at 423,678 people in 2025, down 1.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 184,615 households.
How much do households in the Youngstown-Warren, OH metro area spend?
Households in the Youngstown-Warren metro area spend about $2.3B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1B on groceries and $619.7M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Youngstown-Warren metro area spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 102, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (56).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Youngstown-Warren, OH metro area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Youngstown-Warren metro area are for dentists and orthodontists (65), collision repair and body shops (59) and auto repair shops (58). The Youngstown-Warren metro area ranks #81 of 387 scored metro areas for dentists and orthodontists.
How does the Youngstown-Warren, OH metro area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Youngstown-Warren metro area is $56,713 a year, 30% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $149,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Youngstown-Warren metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (95% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for mortgage brokers and lenders (58% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in the Youngstown-Warren metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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