Rows tagged local are specific to Alliance (Census ACS); state rows are state averages; metro-area rows are inherited from Youngstown, OH. Home value is ACS owner-reported (not a Zillow sale price).
School score: 5/10 (district Alliance City · NCES EDFacts)
Cost of living
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Cost-of-living index (US=100)
85.9
metro-area
#4 of 200 metros
Grocery index (US=100)
94.1
metro-area
#37 of 200 metros
Big Mac price (est.)
$4.89
metro-area
#4 of 200 metros
Median household income
$51,721
local
#2919 of 3,220 cities
Median wage (all occupations)
$29,003
local
#3054 of 3,220 cities
Who lives here
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Median age
43.6 years
metro-area
#182 of 200 metros
Bachelor's degree or higher (25+)
23.5%
metro-area
#180 of 200 metros
Foreign-born residents
1.9%
metro-area
#196 of 200 metros
Homes that are owner-occupied
70.9%
metro-area
#34 of 200 metros
Economy
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Unemployment rate
4.00%
local
#1076 of 3,220 cities
Population growth (5-yr)
-2.0%
local
#2701 of 3,220 cities
Housing — what your money buys
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Median home price
$108,000
local
#82 of 3,220 cities
Home price ÷ income (affordability)
2.1×
local
#44 of 3,220 cities
1-yr home appreciation
+6.0%
metro-area
#9 of 200 metros
Price per square foot
$66
local
#107 of 3,220 cities
Typical home size (implied)
1,649 sqft
Median rent (monthly)
$773
local
#63 of 3,220 cities
Homes for sale (inventory)
1,592
Median days on market
12
metro-area
#65 of 200 metros
Taxes
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Total tax burden (est. % of income)
10.0%
state
#97 of 200 metros
Combined sales tax
7.24%
state
#91 of 200 metros
State income tax (top rate)
3.90%
Capital gains tax
3.50%
state
#62 of 200 metros
High earners
No special surtax
Social Security in retirement
Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits
Effective property tax rate
1.10%
local
#1908 of 3,220 cities
Median property tax paid
$1,193
local
#177 of 3,220 cities
Health & childcare
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Life expectancy at birth
73.4 years
metro-area
#181 of 200 metros
Healthcare (annual, single adult)
$6,400
state
#32 of 200 metros
Uninsured (share of residents)
7.4%
metro-area
#81 of 200 metros
Primary care providers per 100k
76
metro-area
#101 of 200 metros
Childcare (annual, infant, center)
$10,000
state
#58 of 200 metros
Vehicles & commute
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Annual registration
$100
state
#83 of 200 metros
Vehicle property tax (annual)
None
state
#1 of 200 metros
Emissions testing
Required
Emissions detail
Required in major metro counties
DMV & license offices
3
Avg commute to work
20 min
local
#299 of 3,220 cities
Commute by driving alone
80.9%
metro-area
#185 of 200 metros
Solo drivers commuting 30+ min
24.8%
metro-area
#41 of 200 metros
Utilities & fuel
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Electricity
19.5¢/kWh
state
#130 of 200 metros
Avg monthly electric bill
$175
state
#130 of 200 metros
Gasoline
$3.25/gal
state
#83 of 200 metros
Natural gas (avg monthly bill)
$78
state
#139 of 200 metros
Water & sewer (avg monthly bill)
$104
state
#101 of 200 metros
Home internet (avg monthly bill)
$76
state
#20 of 200 metros
Insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Home insurance (annual)
$1,300
state
#22 of 200 metros
Auto insurance (annual)
$1,300
state
#9 of 200 metros
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Main natural hazards
Notable hazards: tornadoes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed.
FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk)
84.0 — Relatively Moderate
metro-area
#56 of 200 metros
Flood insurance (annual, NFIP)
$600
state
#16 of 200 metros
Earthquake insurance (annual)
$100
state
#1 of 200 metros
Climate & air quality
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner)
46
metro-area
#100 of 200 metros
Cooling degree-days (AC load)
800
metro-area
#49 of 200 metros
Homes with air conditioning (state)
94%
state
#64 of 200 metros
Heating degree-days (heat load)
5,700
metro-area
#141 of 200 metros
Days per year ≥ 90°F
5
metro-area
#19 of 200 metros
Days per year ≥ 100°F
0
metro-area
#5 of 200 metros
Avg summer high (state)
85°F
metro-area
#59 of 200 metros
Avg winter low
20°F
metro-area
#147 of 200 metros
Annual precipitation
41.0"
metro-area
#89 of 200 metros
Annual snowfall
63.8"
metro-area
#192 of 200 metros
Sunshine (% of possible)
49%
metro-area
#182 of 200 metros
Plant hardiness zone
6a
Frost window
04-30 → 10-15
Safety
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Violent crime (per 100k, state avg)
300
state
#28 of 200 metros
Property crime (per 100k, state avg)
1,800
state
#52 of 200 metros
Local amenities & recreation
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Grocery stores
18
metro-area
#180 of 200 metros
Parks
15
Hiking areas
15
Golf courses
10
Shooting ranges
1
Lakes
2
Permits
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Building permit difficulty (1–5)
2
state
#1 of 200 metros
Permit detail
Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.