U.S. News & World Report ranks Youngstown area as second-best place to live in Ohio, 62nd best in U.S.
Youngstown and the surrounding Mahoning and Trumbull counties were rated the second-best city to live in Ohio and number 62 for the best in the country, according to a recent study from U.S. News & World Report on the 150 best places to live in the U.S.
The region received high marks for “value” and “quality of life.”
Here’s what the publication had to say about Youngstown and surrounding areas.
Located halfway between Pittsburgh and Cleveland, Youngstown is still reflective of the steel industry’s collapse in the 1970s. But this Rust Belt city is in the midst of a cultural and economic renaissance that combines rich historical tradition with the zeal of a new generation.
The area is seeing a resurgence of business in its once-empty downtown area, including restaurants, bars, galleries, and local shops, while organizations like the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation seek to shore up the urban neighborhoods. The strong work ethic the region is known for is helping to make the revival happen.
Typical of most Midwestern cities, Youngstown’s residents are friendly and regularly gather to celebrate their community. The downtown area is surrounded by farmland, and residents enjoy shopping at local farms and Amish markets.
Here’s where other Ohio cities ranked
Cincinnati was Ohio’s top-ranked city coming in at No. 50.
Columbus was No. 69 overall, while Toledo was ranked No. 84.
Cleveland was ranked with Akron and Canton at No. 97 in the U.S. Dayton finished No. 141.
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