Living in Medina, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Medina · Census data 2020–2024
Medina has 25,950 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $77,385 (8% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $243,600, the median rent is $1,077/month.
Medina at a glance
- Population
- 25,950
- Median age
- 40.7State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $77,385State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $243,600State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,077/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 67.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Medina a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Medina
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Medina the median home value is $243,600, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,077 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,543 a month in housing costs.
Medina median household income
The median household income in Medina is $77,385 and the income per person is $41,874. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Medina: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,328
- Owner-occupied
- 67.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.7%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.33
Medina demographics
- Population
- 25,950
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 10,911
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Medina ›
Education in Medina
35.6% of adults 25 and older in Medina have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Medina
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 77.7%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Medina vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina | 25,950 | $77,385 | $243,600 | $1,077 |
| Chippewa Lake | 638 | $73,958 | $181,300 | $1,038 |
| Gloria Glens Park | 437 | $70,000 | $174,200 | $1,143 |
| Sharon Center | 1,129 | $110,500 | $357,100 | — |
| Valley City | 785 | $99,643 | $453,400 | — |
| Seville | 2,116 | $76,938 | $214,300 | $923 |
| Westfield Center | 1,211 | $109,625 | $353,500 | $1,590 |
| Brunswick | 35,246 | $90,663 | $249,100 | $1,157 |
| Lodi | 2,783 | $51,914 | $158,600 | $902 |
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What is the median household income in Medina, OH?
The median household income in Medina is $77,385, 8% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Medina?
The median home value in Medina is $243,600, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Medina?
The median gross rent in Medina is $1,077 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Medina, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in Medina?
The median age in Medina is 40.7 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Medina?
The average commute to work in Medina is 24 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Medina?
The unemployment rate in Medina is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Medina?
35.6% of adults in Medina have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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