Maricopa Lake, 2009
Youngtown’s story
69 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,886 in 1970, 7,056 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2009 and 3 maps from 1957 on.
- 1957Youngtown is settled
YoungtownAZ
A town of 7,039, settled in 1957. Public schools that outperform most of Arizona.
Trash & recycling2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Rob Cooley from Youngtown, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
7,039
2025 Census estimate · −0.3% since 2020
Typical home
$296K
−2.8% in a year
Household income
$68K
median
Median age
41.2
years
Jobs based here
1,161
A commuter town
TownGrade
B
#23 of 139 in AZ
Is Youngtown a good place to live?
Youngtown is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades B overall, 23rd of 139 graded towns in Arizona, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is schools: its schools rank ahead of 73% of Arizona towns. It also does better than most on incomes: the median household earns $68K. A typical home there costs about $296K, 3.3 years of the Phoenix metro’s $88K median household income. Youngtown’s July high is 106°F, where Arizona’s towns sit at 100°F and U.S. towns at 85°F. Youngtown's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 98% of U.S. towns. Only 10 of Arizona’s 207 towns score lower on history.
WeakestDHazard risk
What makes Youngtown stand out
Where Youngtown beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Discover U Element (91328) schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Discover U | K–6 | 168 |
| Queen of All Saints Academy | K–12 | 195 |
SchoolsB+
#21 of the 139 Arizona towns we grade for schools
NCES · EDFacts.
Worth knowing · Natural hazardsD
Inland flooding and heat waves at the top
FEMA National Risk Index.
A growing town
Youngtown has grown 14% since 2010
6,156 counted in 2010 and 7,056 in 2020; an estimated 7,039 in 2025.
Growth has leveled off: within 1% of 2020, after 14.6% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Youngtown grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Arizona), ordered by how far Youngtown is from typical.
Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listDOpen →SchoolsB+Open →Jobs & incomeBOpen →Cost of livingBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 10.7 of 20; 8.8% of households have no car; 0.3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →HealthBanner Boswell Medical Center 2.5 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1% conserved landC+Open →HistoryD−Open →Civic life0.8 library visits per resident; 2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market58 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 41.2; 14% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 56 attractions →State Farm Stadium and 53 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Youngtown. Close and well known come first.
Big draw5 mi Stadium & arenaState Farm Stadium
4 mi Stadium & arenaDesert Diamond Arena
17 mi Stadium & arenaMortgage Matchup Center
17 mi Stadium & arenaChase Field
24 mi Stadium & arenaMountain America Stadium
24 mi Stadium & arenaMullett ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
State Farm Stadium: Taken by en:Flickr user MCSixth, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Desert Diamond Arena: Unknown, CC BY 2.0 · Mortgage Matchup Center: Troutfarm27, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chase Field: U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken, Public domain · Mountain America Stadium: Clintus McGintus, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Mullett Arena: Kyvuh, CC0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Youngtown: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Youngtown, and how to reach them.
PowerCity of Mesa20.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterEpcor - Sun City water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers95% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpEvery weekCurbside recyclingTown site
SchoolsPeoria Unified School DistrictDysart Unified District2 districts serve Youngtown; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Arizona you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMaricopa County RecorderMaricopa County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code8536385363 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Youngtown.
Youngtown has more 90° days than nearly all U.S. towns, is healthier than towns with similar incomes and has home values still below their peak.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D
Very high risk in Youngtown, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 90% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Youngtown since 1978.
90risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat waves
1
paid flood claims since 1978
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
73%of AZ districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discover ULargest public elementary schoolGrades K–6 | Grades K–6 | 168 | C− |
| Queen of All Saints Academy PrivateLargest high schoolGrades K–12 | Grades K–12 | 195 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AZ on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Youngtown has 0.4 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Youngtown for work: only 2% work in town. Since 2013, Youngtown has lost 141 jobs, to 1,161 in 2023. The average trip to work in Youngtown is 27 minutes.
2%work in town
| Youngtown | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.2% | 10% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 12% | 11% |
| Median household income | $68,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Youngtown2%
Phoenix43%
Glendale8%
Peoria7%
Scottsdale6%
14 mi
median commute distance
1,161
jobs based in Youngtown
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 53% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade B
Youngtown earns a B for cost of living
The typical value, about $296K, is 12% below its July 2022 peak.
64% of households own their home in Youngtown. The typical Youngtown home is worth about $296,000, down 2.8% in a year, 29% below the Arizona typical home.
$296KZillow home value
| Youngtown | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 64% | 76% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,157 a month | $1,206 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Youngtown$296K
Arizona$417K
Market temperature
58
days on market
98.5%
sale-to-list price
−2.8%
value change, 1 year
8
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Youngtown has mild winters and hot summers
The Youngtown weather station records that about 175 days a year reach 90°, more than in 99% of U.S. towns. January nights average 41.9°, milder than in 95% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 105.8°.
Youngtown has warm winters and scorching summers, with very little rain. Youngtown’s January low is 42°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
106°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter43–68°
Spring56–85°
Summer78–104°
Fall60–88°
Dec 15
typical first frost
Jan 20
typical last frost
+2.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
106°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB−
Youngtown is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns
Against the 10,378 U.S. towns with household incomes like Youngtown’s, it is healthier than 68%, so its B− isn’t only a matter of income.
Youngtown beats the Arizona average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13. 17% of Youngtown adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance.
52%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Youngtown | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 12% | 8.1% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 15% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 31% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Arizona
0 better19 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Youngtown | AZ |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 17.4% | 13.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.1% | 14.7% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 20.3% | 15.8% |
Banner Boswell Medical Center
2.5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
41st
percentile among AZ towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
OutdoorsC+
In Youngtown, trail density runs lower than in the typical Arizona or U.S. town
Among 136 Arizona towns, just 4 have a lower trail density than Youngtown. Youngtown’s conserved land covers 1.2% of the town. 0.2 miles of trail in 6 parks and preserves.
1.2%conserved
| Youngtown | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.2% | 15% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 1.1 | 0.4 |
1.2%
conserved · 11 of 951 acres
0.2 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Youngtown Municipal Lake Park | 0.2 mi | 7 |
| 2. David C. Uribe Memorial Park | — | 3 |
| 3. Schliefer Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Youngtown
18pages on Youngtown
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
12 within 15 miles of the center of Youngtown
Ottawa University-SurpriseUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Surprise4.7 mi$35,880 tuitionGlendale Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Glendale6.7 mi$2,358 in-state tuitionEstrella Mountain Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Avondale7.5 mi$2,358 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Youngtown residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Arizona.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Youngtown for work
Where Youngtown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,161jobs based in Youngtown
2%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Youngtown
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona
Youngtown is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the town was 7,056, up from 6,156 in 2010. It is part of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,138 ft
- ZIP code
- 85363
- Area code
- 623
Youngtown’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Youngtown.
Sun CityEl MirageYoungtown
How the neighbors grade
| Town | AZ rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngtown | #23 | B | B | — | B+ | B− |
| Sun City | #44 | B− | B− | — | B+ | B− |
| El Mirage | #70 | C+ | C+ | C+ | B+ | B |
Youngtown and Sun City report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Youngtown with a neighbor →
Questions about Youngtown
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Youngtown, AZ a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Youngtown grades B overall, better than 64% of U.S. towns and #23 of 139 in Arizona. It grades B− for health and B+ for schools. Hazard risk is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Youngtown, AZ expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.