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Mansfield, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Richland County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
47,686 Population 1,544/sq mi density
$42,605 Median Income $25,292 per capita
$110,600 Home Value $145,184 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
403 Violent Crime/100K 4,300 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$42,605 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,600 home value, $768/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
403 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Mansfield, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,605
43% below
$25,292 per capita
Home Value
$110,600
61% below
Zillow: $145,184
Median Rent
$768/mo
34% below
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
403/100K
6% above
4,300/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
39% above
24.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Mansfield Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mansfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
57%
Home Value
39%
Rent
66%
Poverty
170%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mansfield a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mansfield residents earn a median household income of $42,605 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,292. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,896 business establishments, including 244 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mansfield is $110,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,184. Median rent is $768/month, with 29.4% 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 1959.

Safety & Crime

Mansfield reports 403 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,300/100K. The murder rate is 6.5/100K.

Education

15.9% of adults in Mansfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mansfield has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population47,686
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,544/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,605
Per Capita$25,292
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$6,005M
Avg Weekly Wage$977

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,600
Rent$768
Ownership50.6%
Zillow$145,184
Housing Units21,399
Rent Burden29.4%

Crime

F
Violent403/100K
Property4,300/100K
Murder6.5/100K
Assault211/100K
Burglary853/100K

Health

Obesity44.6%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking24.8%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death11,193/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,188 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries11

Did You Know?

Mansfield was founded in 1808.
The median home in Mansfield was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 244 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.