At a Glance
Median Income
$51,949
$22,722 per capita
Home Value
$95,200
Zillow: $159,372
Median Rent
$806/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.3%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
20.5% smoking rate
How Dennison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dennison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dennison a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dennison residents earn a median household income of $51,949 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,722. The unemployment rate stands at 11.3% (214% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,444 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dennison is $95,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,372. Median rent is $806/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.5% of adults in Dennison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dennison has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,356
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density1,745/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$51,949
Per Capita$22,722
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$5,338M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,200
Rent$806
Ownership48.7%
Zillow$159,372
Housing Units1,154
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity45.5%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,807/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation863 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Dennison was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.