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About
Life in Ravenna
Ravenna is a community of 11,286 people in Ohio. The median household income is $59,971, median rent runs about $947 per month, and median home values are around $139,700. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.
Ravenna at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
19.1%
Foreign-Born
1.6%
Broadband Internet
87.8%
of households
Population Growth
-1.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.6% foreign-born, most often from Pakistan
Who lives in Ravenna: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Ravenna, the largest foreign-born group is from Pakistan (41.6%), and 1.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.3%
of residents
65 and Older
18.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
39.2%
of households
Married Couples
34.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.21
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 8% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Ravenna
In Ravenna, rent runs 8% below the OH average, and home values are 35% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
36.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,790
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
47.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1960
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $221,897 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Ravenna
Unemployment in Portage County, which includes Ravenna, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Ravenna: Portage County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Portage County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Ravenna Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23 min avg
How Ravenna residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Ravenna, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK)
Regional airport · few flights471k passengers boarded in 2025
- 36 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 59% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Ravenna runs 59% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
133.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,292.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Ravenna Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
65.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Portage County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Portage County, which includes Ravenna, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Lake-Effect Snow | $15,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2023 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 8 | Winter Storm | $5,000 |
| 2021 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $251,000 |
| 2020 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,000 |
| 2019 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $490,000 |
| 2018 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $193,000 |
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
Portage County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Portage County, which includes Ravenna, is typically good.
Median AQI
43
Portage County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Ravenna has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
37°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.1"
Annual Snowfall
45.0"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
126
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
148
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 17°F | 3.07" |
| Feb | 37°F | 17°F | 2.52" |
| Mar | 46°F | 25°F | 3.20" |
| Apr | 59°F | 36°F | 3.72" |
| May | 71°F | 47°F | 4.17" |
| Jun | 81°F | 56°F | 4.43" |
| Jul | 85°F | 60°F | 4.51" |
| Aug | 82°F | 58°F | 3.68" |
| Sep | 75°F | 51°F | 4.19" |
| Oct | 63°F | 40°F | 3.49" |
| Nov | 49°F | 31°F | 2.98" |
| Dec | 39°F | 23°F | 3.11" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Ravenna
Ravenna has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
University Hospitals Portage Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Summa Western Reserve Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.1 mi away · Cuyahoga Falls
Summa Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.6 mi away · Akron
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 14.7 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.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Ravenna
Ravenna's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 20.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Ravenna (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 19,320 students · in-state tuition $13,628 · 64% graduate · median earnings $51,178 (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, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Ravenna
Ravenna has 4 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
26 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
35 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
88 mi awayPublic Libraries in Ravenna
Reed Memorial Library
167 E. Main St, Ravenna
Cities Near Ravenna
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Ravenna FAQ
Is Ravenna, Ohio affordable?⌄
Ravenna's median rent is $947/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $59,971/year. Median home value is $139,700.
Is Ravenna, Ohio safe?⌄
Ravenna's violent crime rate was 134 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 1293 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Ravenna, Ohio?⌄
Portage County, which includes Ravenna, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Ravenna, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Ravenna is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $947/month and median household income is $59,971/year. The median home value is $139,700. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Ravenna, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Ravenna is 23 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