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Wadsworth, OH


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Wadsworth, Ohio

Wadsworth, Ohio, in Medina county, is 11 miles W of Akron, Ohio (center to center) and 32 miles S of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is in the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria area. There are 18,437 residents in Wadsworth.

The People and Families of Wadsworth

In Wadsworth, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wadsworth had a median family income of $58,850. Most of the residents of Wadsworth tend to have good incomes. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city.

Political Inclinations

Wadsworth folks tended to give their money ($8,100) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Wadsworth Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Wadsworth that were owner-occupied was 73%.

Commuting

In Wadsworth, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 18%Wadsworth Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 18%Wadsworth College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Wadsworth, OH

Comparing Wadsworth 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
Well-Paid Single Men78
Senior Citizens77
Well-Paid Single Women78
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population67
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work57
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Affordability of Rents53
Housing Recently Built58
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime64

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