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Toronto, Ohio

Introduction to Toronto, Ohio

Toronto, Ohio, in Jefferson county, is 31 miles W of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city, which is part of the Steubenville - Weirton metropolitan statistical area (MSA), has around 5,676 residents.

Toronto History

Toronto and Nearby Attractions

  • Glamorgan Castle
  • Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
  • Beaver Creek State Park
  • Old Economy Historical Site
  • Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Things To Do In Toronto

People may visit Memorial Park, which is located in the city, as well as other parks near the city like Tomlinson Run State Park and Raccoon Creek State Park. Activities like boating, fishing, and hiking may be enjoyed at these parks. Several museums near the city include Oglebay Institute, Haines House Underground Railroad Center, and the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. Places of historical significance near Toronto include the Clayton - Henry Clay Frick Estate and West Virginia Penitentiary. Old Economy Historical Site is the site of an utopian village that was established in 1824.

Toronto Transportation

Pittsburgh International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Toronto Higher Education

Some of the colleges near Toronto are West Liberty State College, Geneva College, University of Pittsburgh-Main Campus, and Robert Morris College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyToronto Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyToronto Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Toronto Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Toronto Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Toronto, OH

Comparing Toronto 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
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens89
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home22
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes910
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime97
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