Centered in the Mahoning Valley, Girard is one of Youngstown's many suburbs. According to the mayor, the city makes a concerted effort to provide meaningful amenities to its nearly 9,500 residents. "We have about a zillion entertainment opportunities and a team of firefighters that are also certified paramedics," says Mark Zuppo, mayor of Girard since 2024. "And if you live in Girard, it's all free." In addition to these services, Girard has a commuter-friendly location, B-graded schools, and below-average house prices.
Split-levels and ranch-style homes in Churchill
Girard's median home price is around $140,000, well below the national median price and slightly lower than Youngstown's. "You get your money's worth living here," says Zuppo. "A lot more bang for your buck." Midcentury homes are available in Churchill , while historic homes from the 19th century fill the town center. Some of the area's newest construction is north of Tod Park.
Though most locals commute to Youngstown or Warren for work, the area does have a handful of local industries, including healthcare and manufacturing. "I hesitate to use the term' bedroom community,'" says Mayor Zuppo. "But it's accurate for our current state."
Many lots in Churchill are split-level homes featuring towering trees and wide front lawns.
Ranch style home with a tidy lawn in Churchill.
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Fireworks Italian culture at The Mount Carmel Festival and Past Times Arcade
According to Mayor Zuppo, Girard is expanding and working hard to provide its residents with activities, accessibility and celebrations, quadrupling its recreation budget in recent years. "We're looking at bids for an ice-skating rink and starting a farmers market," he says. "That's just a couple of plans."
The Mount Carmel Festival celebrates the city's Italian heritage with a weekend of food, live music and the biggest fireworks display in the Mahoning Valley. Other regular city-sponsored events include a summer concert series and a variety of holiday celebrations, all aimed at creating a strong sense of community pride. "My goal as mayor is to give kids a reason to return to Girard after college," says Zuppo.
Opened in 2023, Past Times Arcade is one of the Midwest's most popular locations for retro gaming. Owned and operated by the founder of the world's first pinball convention, the former grocery store has over 600 gaming cabinets and pinball tables. "Everyone in the pinball world knows about Past Times," says Mayor Zuppo. "It's a cultural destination."
Pinball fans come from all over to play pinball and video games at Past Times Pinball and Video Arcade in Girard, Ohio.
Past Times Pinball and Video Arcade is a popular attraction in Girard, Ohio.
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18 holes at the Mahoning Country Club
In addition to several smaller neighborhood spots, Girard has several public parks and facilities. These include Liberty Park's dense foliage and David Tod Memorial Park's athletic fields. Built in 1919, the Girard Free Library has daily activities, seminars and around 80,000 books. The Mature oak and maple trees surround Mahoning Country Club and its 18-hole public golf course.
Sit and rest under the gazebo at the David Tod Memorial Park in Girard, OH.
Girard residents enjoy a good walk spoiled by a round of golf at the Mahoning Country Club.
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A quick commute to Youngstown and Warren
The city's central location in the Mahoning Valley is between Youngstown, 5 miles south, and Warren, about 9 miles northwest. Main thoroughfares include Interstate 80 and U.S. Route 422. Pittsburgh International Airport is about an hour southeast. Mercy Health St. Elizabeth is in Youngstown. Girard offers a free ambulance service through the local fire department.
Girard residents commute to downtown Youngstown for work and entertainment.
The city of Warren, Ohio is a short commute for residents of Girard, Ohio.
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Casual eats at Jib Jab Hot Dog Shoppe
Downtown businesses range from bars to specialty shops, restaurants, and cafes. The Jib Jab Hot Dog Shoppe has been a mainstay since 1946. Five miles away, Eastwood Mall in Niles has over 100 stores.
Girard residents love stopping by Jib Jab for hot dogs, where kids eat free on Mondays.
Eastwood Mall is a shopping hub for residents of Girard, Ohio.
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STEM and sports at Girard City Schools
Girard City Schools receives an overall grade of B from Niche. Prospect Elementary School houses kindergarten through third grade and is in the center of the community, so students in the surrounding residential blocks may walk or bike there. It feeds into Girard Intermediate for fourth grade through sixth, then Girard Junior High for Grade 7 and Grade 8. Girard Senior High School's robotics team is nationally acclaimed, and the sports program is competitive. Still, academics are the school’s focus, with many students graduating with nearly two years of college credits.
Junior high students living Girard, OH can attend the Girard Junior High.
The Girard Senior High School allows its students to design their parking spaces.
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Important to know
As of 2025, no data is available from local or national sources for recent crime rates in Girard.
Summers in Girard are warm, while winters are freezing and snowy. Annual snowfall is higher than the Ohio average, with peak inches in January and February.
Due to stormwater issues, homes on Liberty Street and the immediate surrounding area have a history of heavy flooding. As of 2025, the local government is implementing infrastructural changes to address this issue.
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