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Wooster, OH


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Wooster, Ohio

Wooster, Ohio, in Wayne county, is 29 miles SW of Akron, Ohio (center to center) and 49 miles S of Cleveland, Ohio. About 24,811 people people live in Wooster.

The People and Families of Wooster

In Wooster, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wooster had a median family income of $47,118. It turns out that people in Wooster tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($9,730) in Wooster than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Wooster Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Wooster, about 60% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average property tax bill in the city is higher than that of most other communities in Ohio.

Commuting

In Wooster, 87% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Wooster enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyWooster Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 17%Wooster College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 17%Wooster Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Wooster Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Wooster, OH

Comparing Wooster 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 Women78
Female Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens66
Well-Paid Single Men67
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity59
Age of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents75
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Housing Recently Built58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

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