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Rittman, OH


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Rittman, Ohio

Introduction to Rittman, Ohio

Rittman, Ohio, in Wayne county, is 15 miles SW of Akron, Ohio (center to center) and 36 miles S of Cleveland, Ohio. There are an estimated 6,314 people who live in the city.

Rittman History

The Charter of Rittman city was given on May 3rd, 1960 at a special election. The name was derived from Frederick B. Rittman, who was the treasurer of the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad. Rittman is situated partially in Medina and Wayne County. Medina County is named after Medina in Saudi Arabia, and Wayne County is named after General "Mad" Anthony Wayne.

Rittman and Nearby Attractions

  • Hale Farm and Village
  • Hinckley Reservation
  • Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
  • Six Flags Worlds of Adventure
  • Portage Lakes State Park
  • Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Things To Do In Rittman

Places of interest near Rittman include the Cleveland Botanical Garden and Malabar Farm. Glamorgan Castle, Fort Laurens, and Mabel Hartzell Home are popular historic sites to visit. Wayne County Historical Society and Museum house memorabilia and artifacts which portray the culture and history of the area. Gorge Metropolitan Park, Sippo Lake Park, and Hinckley Reservation offer opportunities for recreational activities.

Rittman Transportation

Flights are available from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport.

Rittman Higher Education

Colleges near Rittman include College of Wooster, University of Akron - Wayne College, Kent State University – Stark, and Stark State College of Technology.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Rittman Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Rittman, OH

Comparing Rittman 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
Male Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population55
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men44
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work46
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents75
Affordability of Property Taxes65
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Housing Recently Built36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime53
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