How long is the commute from Youngstown, OH?
Workers who live in Youngstown, OH take an average of 20.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.7% of workers drive alone to work.
3.9% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
7.2% work from home.
16.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.3 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 3.9%
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Households without a car
- 16.8%
How people in Youngstown get to work
| Means of transportation | Youngstown | Mahoning County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.7% (±2.5 points) | 78.9% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.3% (±1.8 points) | 7.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.9% (±1.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±0.8 points) | 1.4% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.2% (±1.4 points) | 9.8% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Youngstown, the average commute is lower than in Mahoning County (22.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Youngstown, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Mahoning County (1.2%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Mahoning County, Youngstown ranks 26 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1976 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Youngstown
| Vehicles available | Youngstown | Mahoning County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.8% (±2.0 points) | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.6% (±2.4 points) | 37.3% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.7% (±1.9 points) | 34.7% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.9% (±1.5 points) | 19.6% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Youngstown, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Mahoning County (8.4%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (7.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Youngstown
| Youngstown | Mahoning County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.2% (±1.4 points) | 9.8% (±0.8 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.5% (±1.7 points) | 92.0% (±0.7 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.8% (±1.6 points) | 87.3% (±0.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Youngstown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Mahoning County (87.3%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Youngstown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown | — | 20.3 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Campbell | 3.3 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Struthers | 4.3 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Coitsville Township | 4.7 mi | 33.0 minutes (±9.6) | Higher |
| Austintown | 4.8 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Churchill | 5.0 mi | 22.4 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Trumbull County) | 5.1 mi | 19.9 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Girard | 5.3 mi | 17.9 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Boardman Township | 5.4 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Girard, OH (17.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Coitsville Township, OH (33.0 minutes), Boardman Township, OH (22.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mahoning County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 (tie) | Campbell | 21.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 20 (tie) | Struthers | 21.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 22 (tie) | Canfield | 21.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 22 (tie) | Green Township (Mahoning County) | 21.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 24 (tie) | New Middletown | 21.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 24 (tie) | Beaver Township (Mahoning County) | 21.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 26 | Youngstown | 20.3 minutes (±0.9) |
| 27 | Woodworth | 18.0 minutes (±5.0) |
| 28 | Fairfield Township (Mahoning County) | 16.8 minutes (±11.6) |
| 29 | Mineral Ridge | 15.7 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 10 of 29 places in Mahoning County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Youngstown
How long is the average commute in Youngstown?
Workers who live in Youngstown, OH take an average of 20.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Youngstown without a car?
16.8% of households in Youngstown have no vehicle, and 3.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Youngstown?
7.2% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Youngstown worked from home, and 81.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Youngstown city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Youngstown city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Youngstown city, Ohio
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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