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Medina.
About
Life in Medina
The median household income of around $77,000 is respectable, and median home values near $244,000 are reasonable for the region, though rental options average $1,077 monthly. Schools are a strength here, with the Medina City School District operating multiple elementary schools, two middle schools, and a high school, plus additional private options. The big trade-off is geography: you'll likely be commuting—the average is about 25 minutes—since most job growth and higher-wage work sits in Cleveland or Akron.
Medina at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Foreign-Born
2.6%
Broadband Internet
92.5%
of households
Population Growth
-1.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.6% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Medina: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Medina, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (15.4%), and 2.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.8%
of residents
65 and Older
18.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.6%
of households
Married Couples
48.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.33
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 about average for OH
Rent, home values, and income in Medina
In Medina, home values are 13% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,036
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $381,094 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Medina
Unemployment in Medina is 1.2 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Medina Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.3 min avg
How Medina residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Medina, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 107 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 54% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Medina runs 54% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
151.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
810
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Medina Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
69.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Medina County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Medina County, which includes Medina, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 6 | Winter Storm | $35,000 |
| 2022 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,750 |
| 2021 | 8 | Flash Flood | $465,000 |
| 2020 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2019 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $13.3M |
| 2018 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $245,000 |
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.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Medina County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Medina County, which includes Medina, is typically good — 249 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
249
per year
Moderate Days
110
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Medina County, county-wide
Climate80°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Medina has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.7"
Annual Snowfall
35.7"
Hot Days/Year
7
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
133
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
152
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 17°F | 2.88" |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 2.23" |
| Mar | 45°F | 26°F | 3.08" |
| Apr | 58°F | 37°F | 3.71" |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 4.04" |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.26" |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.14" |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 3.58" |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.38" |
| Oct | 61°F | 41°F | 3.37" |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 2.95" |
| Dec | 37°F | 23°F | 2.93" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Medina
Medina has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Medina Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Lodi Community Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 10.2 mi away · Lodi
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.
Education16.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Medina
Medina's student/teacher ratio is 16.0:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 35.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Medina
Medina has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cuyahoga Valley National Park (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
18 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
35 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
45 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
61 mi awayRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Medina
Medina County District Library
210 S. Broadway, Medina
Cities Near Medina
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Medina?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Medina FAQ
Is Medina, Ohio affordable?⌄
Medina's median rent is $1,077/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $77,385/year. Median home value is $243,600.
Is Medina, Ohio safe?⌄
Medina's violent crime rate was 152 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 810 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Medina, Ohio?⌄
Medina has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Medina, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Medina is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,077/month and median household income is $77,385/year. The median home value is $243,600. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Medina, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Medina 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