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Medina, OH


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Medina, Ohio

Introduction to Medina, Ohio

Medina, Ohio, in Medina county, is 18 miles W of Akron, Ohio and 26 miles S of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is included in the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 25,139 people lived in Medina.

Medina History

This city of Medina was originally a part of the Connecticut Western Reserve. It was established in 1816 and officially incorporated as a village in 1835. It was originally known as Mecca but the name was changed as another town by that name already existed in Ohio.

Medina and nearby Attractions

  • Medina County Fairgrounds
  • Lake Medina
  • Broadway Creek
  • Medina Public Square Historic District
  • Roscoe Ewing Park
  • Clinical Apothecaries

Things To Do In Medina

Public Square is a nice place to visit and view Victorian architecture, fine restaurants, unique shops and special events. The Medina Recreation Center has facilities for fitness as well as entertainment activities.

Medina Transportation

The Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Medina Higher Education

Medina County Career Center is the local college. Educational options in neighboring areas include Lorain County Community College, the University of Akron and Baldwin-Wallace College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMedina Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMedina Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 14%Medina College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 18%Medina Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 19%Medina Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Medina, OH

Comparing Medina 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men79
Male Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens42
Age of the Population42
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
College Educated Adults79
People in Middle Class or Better77
Median Family Income69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times53
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
Affordability of Rents62
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime109

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