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Bryan, OH


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Bryan, Ohio

Introduction to Bryan, Ohio

Bryan, Ohio, in Williams county, is 38 miles NE of Fort Wayne, Indiana (center to center) and 53 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. About 8,333 people live in Bryan.

Bryan History

Bryan was named in honor of John A. Bryan, a state politician. It was settled in 1840 and became a village in 1841. Reincorporated as a city in 1941, Bryan was chosen as the county seat of Williams County, because its population was the greatest and because of its' greater commercial and industrial importance.

Bryan and Nearby Attractions

  • Garver Park
  • Sauder Farm & Craft Village
  • Independence Dam State Park
  • Fountain City Historic District
  • Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

Things To Do In Bryan

Roseland Park, Maple Grove Park, Fountain City Park, and Israel Gardens Butterfly Park are several parks in Bryan. Local Churches include the First Church of Christ, Bryan Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, and Memorial United Brethren Church. Sauder Farm & Craft Village is a museum with costumed guides who recount the way of life 100 years ago. Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory is another attraction not far from Bryan.

Bryan Transportation

Flights are available from Fort Wayne International Airport.

Bryan Higher Education

Colleges nearby include Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne, Tri-State University, and Northwest State Community College.

High Points

Bryan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

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Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyBryan Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Bryan, OH

Comparing Bryan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens77
Female Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women77
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men67
Male Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use56
Walking and Biking to Work46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Affordability of Rents75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime65
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