Living in Wadsworth, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wadsworth · Census data 2020–2024
Wadsworth has 24,492 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $79,490 (11% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $247,900, the median rent is $1,067/month.
Wadsworth at a glance
- Population
- 24,492
- Median age
- 40State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $79,490State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $247,900State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,067/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 67.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Wadsworth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wadsworth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wadsworth the median home value is $247,900, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,067 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,533 a month in housing costs.
Wadsworth median household income
The median household income in Wadsworth is $79,490 and the income per person is $46,119. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Wadsworth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,909
- Owner-occupied
- 67.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.1%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.31
Wadsworth demographics
- Population
- 24,492
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 10,489
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wadsworth ›
Education in Wadsworth
41.1% of adults 25 and older in Wadsworth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 14.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wadsworth
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Wadsworth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth | 24,492 | $79,490 | $247,900 | $1,067 |
| Doylestown | 3,048 | $79,181 | $268,500 | $923 |
| Norton | 11,524 | $90,464 | $200,800 | $1,059 |
| Rittman | 6,044 | $60,154 | $162,100 | $814 |
| Sharon Center | 1,129 | $110,500 | $357,100 | — |
| Pigeon Creek | 829 | $162,917 | $368,700 | — |
| Barberton | 24,844 | $52,267 | $135,200 | $848 |
| Seville | 2,116 | $76,938 | $214,300 | $923 |
| Sterling | 364 | $61,250 | $177,000 | $792 |
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What is the median household income in Wadsworth, OH?
The median household income in Wadsworth is $79,490, 11% 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 Wadsworth?
The median home value in Wadsworth is $247,900, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Wadsworth?
The median gross rent in Wadsworth is $1,067 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Wadsworth, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Wadsworth?
The median age in Wadsworth is 40 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Wadsworth?
The average commute to work in Wadsworth is 24 minutes; 16.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wadsworth?
The unemployment rate in Wadsworth is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wadsworth?
41.1% of adults in Wadsworth 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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