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About
Life in Green
Green is a fairly typical suburban community if you're looking for a stable, family-focused place in northeast Ohio. The population is solidly middle to upper-middle class — median household income sits around $95,047 and home values average $280,200, which is reasonable for the region. About 41% of residents hold college degrees, and the unemployment rate is a solid 4.5%.
Green at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Foreign-Born
3.0%
Broadband Internet
93.9%
of households
Population Growth
+0.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.0% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Green: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Green, the largest foreign-born group is from India (21.9%), and 1.7% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
22.3%
of residents
65 and Older
20.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.0%
of households
Married Couples
52.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.49
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Green
In Green, rent runs 19% above the OH average, and home values are 30% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,714
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.9%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Green and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Green is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Green Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Akron, OH metro area
Commute23.7 min avg
How Green residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Green, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK)
Regional airport · few flights471k passengers boarded in 2025
- 38 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 132 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 60% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Green runs 60% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
130.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,560.4
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Green Township Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Summit County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Summit County, which includes Green, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $24,500 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.5M |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Winter Storm | $9,500 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $501,500 |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $601,000 |
| 2019 | 23 | Hail | $7.6M |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $649,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Summit County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Summit County, which includes Green, is typically good — 232 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
232
per year
Moderate Days
130
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Summit County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Green has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.6"
Annual Snowfall
47.2"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
120
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
160
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 2.92" |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.44" |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 3.23" |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 3.86" |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.13" |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.43" |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 4.14" |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 3.61" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.50" |
| Oct | 63°F | 44°F | 3.34" |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 3.08" |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 2.89" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Green
Uninsured
3.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Green's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Summa Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.4 mi away · Akron
Akron Children's Hospital
Childrens · 9.4 mi away · Akron
Akron General Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.4 mi away · Akron
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Green
Green's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 42.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Green (within 15 miles)
University of Akron Main Campus
9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 9,052 students · in-state tuition $13,530 · 50% graduate · median earnings $51,221 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,390 students · in-state tuition $37,115 · 59% graduate · median earnings $62,879 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 798 students · in-state tuition $38,240 · 56% graduate · median earnings $54,032 (10 yrs after entry)
Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
11.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 280 students · in-state tuition $20,800 · 53% graduate · median earnings $66,302 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: First Ladies National Historic Site, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Green
Green has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being First Ladies National Historic Site (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
First Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
22 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
50 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
85 mi awayPublic Libraries in Green
Green Branch Library
4046 Massillon Rd, Uniontown
Cities Near Green
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Green?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Green FAQ
Is Green, Ohio affordable?⌄
Green's median rent is $1,228/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $95,047/year. Median home value is $280,200.
Is Green, Ohio safe?⌄
Green's violent crime rate was 131 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1560 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Green, Ohio?⌄
Green has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Green, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Green is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,228/month and median household income is $95,047/year. The median home value is $280,200. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Green, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Green is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from