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About
Life in Wadsworth
Wadsworth is a community of 24,302 people in Ohio. The median household income is $79,490, median rent runs about $1,067 per month, and median home values are around $247,900. Unemployment is low at 3.5%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Wadsworth at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Foreign-Born
2.5%
Broadband Internet
92.4%
of households
Population Growth
+2.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.5% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Wadsworth: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Wadsworth, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (16.3%), and 1.1% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
21.4%
of residents
65 and Older
19.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.6%
of households
Married Couples
47.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.31
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 Wadsworth
In Wadsworth, home values are 15% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,871
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $321,033 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Wadsworth
Unemployment in Medina County, which includes Wadsworth, is 1.1 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Wadsworth: Medina County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Medina County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Wadsworth Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.3 min avg
How Wadsworth residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Wadsworth, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK)
Regional airport · few flights471k passengers boarded in 2025
- 27 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 118 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 70% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Wadsworth runs 70% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
100.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
854.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth, 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 Wadsworth, 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
Wadsworth 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
42.8"
Annual Snowfall
29.3"
Hot Days/Year
7
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
133
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
135
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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Wadsworth
Uninsured
4.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Wadsworth's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Medina Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Medina
Akron General Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11 mi away · Akron
Akron Children's Hospital
Childrens · 11.3 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.
Education18.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Wadsworth
Wadsworth's student/teacher ratio is 18.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 41.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
41.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Wadsworth (within 15 miles)
University of Akron Main Campus
12 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, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Wadsworth
Wadsworth 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
25 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
48 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
71 mi awayPublic Libraries in Wadsworth
Ella M. Everhard Public Library
132 Broad St., Wadsworth
Cities Near Wadsworth
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Wadsworth FAQ
Is Wadsworth, Ohio affordable?⌄
Wadsworth's median rent is $1,067/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $79,490/year. Median home value is $247,900.
Is Wadsworth, Ohio safe?⌄
Wadsworth's violent crime rate was 100 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 855 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Wadsworth, Ohio?⌄
Medina County, which includes Wadsworth, has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Wadsworth, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Wadsworth is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,067/month and median household income is $79,490/year. The median home value is $247,900. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Wadsworth, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Wadsworth 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