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Streetsboro.
About
Life in Streetsboro
If you're considering a move here, know that you're looking at a stable, growing suburb with the kind of affordability that's increasingly rare near major metros. The median home value sits around $221,000 with a median household income of $90,274, which means you're getting reasonable purchasing power without the sprawl-adjacent isolation—the city has that hybrid feel of being suburban but still anchored, with about 84% of residents in urban-style neighborhoods rather than spread across rural acreage. The job market is solid with a 4.8% unemployment rate, and your commute to Akron or beyond typically runs just under 24 minutes, making it genuinely workable for people who need flexibility without a brutal daily drive.
Streetsboro at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Foreign-Born
5.0%
Broadband Internet
92.2%
of households
Population Growth
+2.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.0% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Streetsboro: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Streetsboro, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (26.1%), and 2.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.4%
of residents
65 and Older
17.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.3%
of households
Married Couples
48.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.35
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 29% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Streetsboro
In Streetsboro, rent runs 29% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,109
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1991
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $286,586 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Streetsboro
Unemployment in Portage County, which includes Streetsboro, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Streetsboro: Portage County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Portage County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Streetsboro Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.4 min avg
How Streetsboro residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Streetsboro, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK)
Regional airport · few flights471k passengers boarded in 2025
- 29 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 124 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 66% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Streetsboro runs 66% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
111
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,515.1
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Streetsboro 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 Streetsboro, 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 Streetsboro, 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
Streetsboro 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
43.5"
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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Streetsboro
Uninsured
4.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Streetsboro's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
University Hospitals Portage Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Ravenna
Summa Western Reserve Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.3 mi away · Cuyahoga Falls
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 13.1 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.
Education15.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Streetsboro
Streetsboro's student/teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Streetsboro (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 19,320 students · in-state tuition $13,628 · 64% graduate · median earnings $51,178 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Akron Main Campus
14.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 9,052 students · in-state tuition $13,530 · 50% graduate · median earnings $51,221 (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, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Streetsboro
Streetsboro has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cuyahoga Valley National Park (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
12 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
29 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
31 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
81 mi awayPublic Libraries in Streetsboro
Pierce Streetsboro Library
8990 Kirby Lane, Streetsboro
Cities Near Streetsboro
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Streetsboro?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Streetsboro FAQ
Is Streetsboro, Ohio affordable?⌄
Streetsboro's median rent is $1,332/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $90,274/year. Median home value is $220,500.
Is Streetsboro, Ohio safe?⌄
Streetsboro's violent crime rate was 111 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 1515 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Streetsboro, Ohio?⌄
Portage County, which includes Streetsboro, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Streetsboro, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Streetsboro is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,332/month and median household income is $90,274/year. The median home value is $220,500. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Streetsboro, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Streetsboro is 22 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