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Orwell, OH


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Orwell, Ohio

Orwell, Ohio, in Ashtabula county, is 26 miles E of Mentor, Ohio (center to center) and 42 miles E of Cleveland, Ohio. Part of the surrounding Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Orwell is home to some 1,519 residents.

The People and Families of Orwell

In Orwell, about 49% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this village. The village somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Orwell had a median family income of $41,705.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Orwell. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Orwell Housing

According to the 2000 census, 62% of the housing in Orwell was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the village have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Orwell, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Orwell, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Orwell, OH

Comparing Orwell 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 Old99
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women74
Racial Diversity66
Well-Paid Single Men53
Senior Citizens45
Male Share of the Population33
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income64
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better53
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use53
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built89
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Affordability of Rents45
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