Youngstown Ranked Top Housing Market and Most Competitive Rental Market
What happened
Youngstown was ranked No. 1 among the nation’s hottest housing markets by Cotality in its October report. The city also earned the No. 1 ranking among the nation’s most competitive small rental markets in RentCafe’s 2026 analysis. RentCafe reported a 96% apartment occupancy rate, a 77.1% lease renewal rate, and an average of 41 days to fill a vacant apartment.
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Why it matters
The rankings indicate strong housing demand and limited new apartment supply in Youngstown during the period studied. The city’s average monthly rent was approximately $1,060, which is notably lower than the national average of $1,771.
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Who's involved
- YoungstownCity subject to national housing market rankings
- Derrick McDowellMayor of Youngstown
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- St. Elizabeth Youngstown HospitalSpeculative
High occupancy and demand might support healthcare demand for St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
- KitcheNSpeculative
Housing demand might inform core economic development strategy for KitcheN.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- How could the competitive housing market in Youngstown affect Derrick McDowell?High housing demand may force changes in Youngstown's growth plansLikely
- Youngstown's housing demand may guide KitcheN's economic strategyYoungstown's hot housing market may inform KitcheN's strategyPossible
- Youngstown's hot rental market may increase demand for local healthcareIncreased housing demand may boost healthcare service needs at St. Elizabeth Youngstown HospitalPossible
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The entities involved
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Youngstown
county seat of Mahoning County, Ohio, United States
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