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Youngstown OH Housing Market Report — 2026
Current data on prices, days on market, neighborhoods, and what it means for sellers in Mahoning County.
Market Overview — reviewed 2026 source packet
Youngstown's housing market operates in two parallel realities. The reviewed Redfin Data Center exact-city row shows a $98,949 median sale price, 134 homes sold, 39 median days on market, 388 active listings, 205 new listings, and 226 pending sales for Youngstown city during the rolling 3-month period from 2026-02-01 to 2026-04-30. The Zillow Research city ZHVI of $71,351 is separately labeled through 2026-04-30. Those sources measure different things and should not be blended.
Redfin Mahoning County context is useful only as a labeled proxy, not a city replacement: the packet shows Mahoning County at $174,513 median sale price, 224 homes sold, 48 median days on market, and 923 active listings for April 2026. Zillow metro values are also context only.
Key Market Metrics
| Median sale price — Youngstown city | $98,949 (Redfin Data Center, rolling 3 months ending 2026-04-30) |
| YoY change — Redfin city median sale price | +0.46% |
| Homes sold — Youngstown city | 134 (Redfin city row) |
| Median days on market — Youngstown city | 39 days (Redfin city row) |
| Sale-to-list ratio — Youngstown city | 95.66% (Redfin city row) |
| Sold above original list — Youngstown city | 19.85% (Redfin city row) |
| Active listings — Youngstown city | 388 (Redfin city row) |
| New listings — Youngstown city | 205 (Redfin city row) |
| Pending sales — Youngstown city | 226 (Redfin city row) |
| Zillow Research city ZHVI | $71,351 (2026-04-30; +6.60% YoY) |
| Zillow Research city inventory | 207 (2026-04-30; +28.57% YoY) |
| Zillow Research city new listings | 52 (2026-04-30; -5.45% YoY) |
| Zillow Research city median sale price | $81,150 (2026-03-31; sale metric lags one month) |
| Mahoning County Redfin context | $174,513 median sale price; 923 active listings (county proxy only) |
| Ohio conveyance fee (Mahoning County) | $4.00/1,000 + $0.50/parcel; SOURCE_GATE_ONLY / title review required |
| Recorder / probate / foreclosure details | Source-gated; verify current records and legal authority for the specific property/case |
| City population | 58,832 (2025 estimate, Census QuickFacts) |
| Median household income | $34,408 (Census QuickFacts 2020-2024 ACS) |
| Poverty rate | 37.3% (Census QuickFacts 2020-2024 ACS) |
Sources: Redfin Data Center all_cities.csv fetched/scanned 2026-05-26; Zillow Research CSVs fetched 2026-05-26; Census QuickFacts; Mahoning County official source paths where verified by packet.
Neighborhood Price Breakdown
Youngstown has over 25 recognized neighborhoods. Price ranges vary dramatically based on proximity to Youngstown State University, intact block fabric, and distance from the highest-vacancy areas of the North and South Sides.
| Neighborhood | Median Price Range | Investor Interest | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wick Park | ~$89,900 | High | Near YSU; mix of restored Victorians and deferred-maintenance homes. Most stable neighborhood in the city. |
| Belle Vista | $70,000–$110,000 | Medium | Near Mill Creek Metro Park. Craftsman bungalows, brick homes. One of the more stable city neighborhoods. |
| Brownlee Woods / Pleasant Grove | $55,000–$95,000 | Medium | South Youngstown near Boardman border. Better-maintained stock, more intact block fabric. |
| Idora | $40,000–$75,000 | Medium-High | Named for Idora Park (closed 1984). South Youngstown mix of conditions. Some renovation from YSU proximity. |
| South Side | $30,000–$65,000 | High | Classic steel-worker residential grid. High vacancy, significant demolition. Strong cash buyer activity. |
| Brier Hill | $30,000–$55,000 | High | Historical Italian-American neighborhood. Significant vacancy, many deferred-maintenance properties. |
| West Side / Mahoning Ave | $25,000–$60,000 | High | Working-class corridor with blight. Formerly dense housing stock, commercial/residential mix. |
| North Side | $20,000–$50,000 | High | Highest distress in the city. Many vacant lots. Land Bank involvement common. Very low entry price, high rehab cost. |
Sources: Homes.com neighborhood listings · Zillow active listing analysis · Redfin sold comps · Mahoning County Auditor
Ohio Conveyance Fee — Mahoning County
Ohio doesn't use a "transfer tax." It uses a conveyance fee system under the Ohio Revised Code. In Mahoning County, the total conveyance fee is $4.00 per $1,000 of sale price, plus $0.50 per parcel for the transfer fee. The seller pays this at closing via the title company on DTE Form 100, filed with the Mahoning County Auditor.
| Component | Rate | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| State conveyance fee | $1.00/1,000 | ORC § 319.202 |
| Mahoning County permissive fee | $3.00/1,000 | ORC § 322.02 |
| Total | $4.00/1,000 + $0.50/parcel | Mahoning County Auditor |
On a $98,949 sale: about $395.80 conveyance fee + $0.50 parcel fee = ~$396.30 total before any property-specific title or document costs. When you sell to USA Home Buyers, we cover all closing costs — this fee comes out of our side, not yours.
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