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Mansfield.
About
Life in Mansfield
Mansfield is a working-class city in transition—honestly, it's been rebuilding since heavy manufacturing left in the 1970s and 1980s, and you'll see the marks of that economic shift throughout downtown and along the older retail corridors. That said, the cost of living is genuinely affordable; homes and rentals are well below national medians, and the median household income of $44,540 stretches further here than in many parts of Ohio. The job market is slowly diversifying away from its rust-belt dependence, with anchor employers now in healthcare, education, and distribution rather than steel mills, though unemployment sits at a reasonable 6.3%.
Mansfield at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
23.5%
Foreign-Born
1.8%
Broadband Internet
85.0%
of households
Population Growth
-0.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.8% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Mansfield: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mansfield, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (13.7%), and 1.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.5%
of residents
65 and Older
19.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
20.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
41.6%
of households
Married Couples
28.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.13
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 21% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Mansfield
In Mansfield, rent runs 21% below the OH average, and home values are 44% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
88.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,488
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
50.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1959
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $152,993 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.7 pts above OH average
Unemployment in Mansfield
Unemployment in Mansfield is 1.7 percentage points higher than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Mansfield Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.7 min avg
How Mansfield residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mansfield, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 81% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 56 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 110 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 68% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Mansfield runs 68% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
552.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,121.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Mansfield Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 4 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
61.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Richland County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Richland County, which includes Mansfield, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 4 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 3 | Hail | $150,000 |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $55,000 |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12,000 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $60,000 |
| 2019 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $839,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $332,000 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Richland County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Knox County, OH (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 26 miles from Mansfield) is typically good — 209 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
209
per year
Moderate Days
34
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Knox County, OH (26 mi away)
Climate81°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mansfield has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
37°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.5"
Annual Snowfall
49.2"
Hot Days/Year
8
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
124
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
153
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 3.22" |
| Feb | 37°F | 21°F | 2.53" |
| Mar | 47°F | 29°F | 3.34" |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 4.27" |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 4.19" |
| Jun | 79°F | 59°F | 4.79" |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.86" |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 3.60" |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 3.36" |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.16" |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 3.15" |
| Dec | 39°F | 25°F | 3.02" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mansfield
Mansfield has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Ohiohealth Mansfield Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Avita Ontario
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.4 mi away · Ontario
Ohiohealth Shelby Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 10.1 mi away · Shelby
University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 13.1 mi away · Ashland
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.
Education15.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mansfield
Mansfield's student/teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Mansfield
Public · 2-year · 1,273 students · in-state tuition $4,864 · 30% graduate · median earnings $44,213 (10 yrs after entry)
Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus
Public · 2-year · 736 students · in-state tuition $9,772 · 18% graduate · median earnings $67,080 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,199 students · in-state tuition $33,220 · 57% graduate · median earnings $56,321 (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: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 60 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mansfield
Mansfield has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cuyahoga Valley National Park (60 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
60 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
60 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
63 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
87 mi awayRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mansfield
Mansfield/Richland County Public Library
43 W. Third St., Mansfield
Cities Near Mansfield
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Mansfield FAQ
Is Mansfield, Ohio affordable?⌄
Mansfield's median rent is $814/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $44,540/year. Median home value is $119,600.
Is Mansfield, Ohio safe?⌄
Mansfield's violent crime rate was 552 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2121 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mansfield, Ohio?⌄
Mansfield has an unemployment rate of 6.3%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mansfield, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Mansfield is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $814/month and median household income is $44,540/year. The median home value is $119,600. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mansfield, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Mansfield is 21 minutes, which is shorter than 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