Youngtown, Arizona, is a unique town in Maricopa County, known for being the first master-planned retirement community in the United States. Established in 1954, it was designed specifically for retirees, covering an area of about 1.5 square miles, with a population that reached 7,056 by the 2020 census. The town is located in the Phoenix metropolitan area, nestled between Sun City, El Mirage, and Glendale. Originally, Youngtown enforced age restrictions to maintain its retirement community status, but these were repealed in 1999 following legal challenges. Today, it offers a quaint environment with several parks like Greer Park, and community centers like the Youngtown Clubhouse, fostering a strong sense of community among its residents.

Youngtown currently has 53 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $373,715.23 and 1 condo for sale with a list price of $199,950. The average annual property tax for Youngtown is $773.65.