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Girard, Ohio

Introduction to Girard, Ohio

Girard, Ohio, in Trumbull county, is 4 miles NW of Youngstown, Ohio (center to center) and 56 miles SE of Cleveland, Ohio. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Youngstown - Warren metropolitan area. It has a population of approximately 10,902.

Girard History

In 1798, a group of land speculators purchased the entire Connecticut Western Reserve. This land was then divided amongst the men, and Liberty Township was created from a part of it. This township was surveyed again and divided into 25 lots. The area now known as Girard was one of these lots. Hieronimus Eckman and his family, who were the first settlers, arrived in Girard in 1802. The community was officially founded in 1836. In the following years, it prospered due to the construction of the Pennsylvania and the Ohio Canal, and the Cleveland and Mahoning Railroad. During the late 19th century, industry grew significantly, especially that of iron and steel. Girard was incorporated as a village in 1893, and it was granted city status in 1921. According to records, the community was named in honor of philanthropist Stephen Girard.

Girard and Nearby Attractions

  • Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor
  • National McKinley Birthplace Memorial
  • Nelson - Kennedy Ledges State Park
  • Arms Family Museum of Local History
  • Lake Milton State Park
  • Holden Arboretum

Things To Do In Girard

Girard is home to several parks which provide a host of recreational facilities including Liberty Park, Prospect Park, Tod Park, and Stambaugh Park. Opportunities to play golf are available at the Mahoning Golf Course. National McKinley Birthplace Memorial is a place of historical interest near the city. The Arms Family Museum of Local History, Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor, National Packard Museum, and Lawrence County Historical Society showcase various artifacts and memorabilia reflecting the region's cultural and historical background. Girard Mini-Mall Shopping Center is a popular shopping mall in the city. Among other popular destinations in the area are Holden Arboretum, Six Flags Worlds of Adventure, and Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park.

Girard Transportation

Air transportation is available from Youngstown - Warren Regional Airport.

Girard Higher Education

Youngstown State University, Kent State University - Main Campus, and Mount Union College are some of the colleges near Girard.

High Points

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

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Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 11%Girard Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Girard, OH

Comparing Girard 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 Citizens99
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men44
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults47
Median Family Income44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work79
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes87
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime74
Low Property Crime43

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