Medway, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Medway is a small town in Ohio with a population of 709. Residents earn $88,059 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
709 Population 1,477/sq mi density
$88,059 Median Income $32,518 per capita
$173,600 Home Value $180,719 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$88,059 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,600 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,059
17% higher than US avg
Home Value $173,600
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.9%
56% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.2%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.8%
53% lower than US avg

How Medway Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population709
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1,477/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans22.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,059
Per Capita$32,518
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$40,097M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$173,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$180,719
Housing Units257

Health

Obesity41.2%
Uninsured9.5%
Smoking19.1%
Depression29.5%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.9 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation850 ft (259 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute18 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries27

Is Medway a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Medway receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Medway stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Medway is $88,059, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Medway is $173,600, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Medway experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches, including 18.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Medway has a population of 709 with a density of 1,477 people per square mile. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.7%), with 1.3% Hispanic.

Population

709
Total Population
1,477
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57%
Female 43%

Race & Ethnicity

Medway vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Medway vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Medway is $88,059, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Medway vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,059
17% above US avg
Per Capita Income$32,518
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182
IRS Avg AGI$67,779

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.8%
53% below US avg
Establishments (County)13,276
County GDP$40,097M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,139
Healthcare1,605
Retail1,494
Manufacturing615

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,777
94% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.90%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.9 min
Drive Alone81.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Medway is $173,600, 38% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $180,719.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$173,600
38% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$180,719

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$154
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio103.1%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.8%
Housing Units257
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,777
94% above US avg
Effective Rate3.90%
In Medway, 41.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.5% of residents lack health insurance. 19.1% are current smokers. 29.5% report depression. 31.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Medway vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.2%
28% above US avg
Diabetes11.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure34.4%
Asthma11.7%
COPD8.4%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.1%
36% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.9%
Physical Inactivity31.7%
Depression29.5%
Mental Distress21.1%
Physical Distress14.9%
Short Sleep40.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.4%
Uninsured9.5%
10% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.9%
Dental Visits54.5%
Premature Death12,141/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access93.1%
Healthcare Facilities1,605
Medway has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.9 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.9 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall18.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,477/sq mi
Coordinates39.8837°N, 84.0136°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39113
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 0.5-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.3%
D 49.8%

Winner: Democrat by 0.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.9%
56% below US avg
High School+90.8%
Graduate Degree+8.7%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,477/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries27
Healthcare Facilities1,605
Restaurants1,139
Retail Stores1,494

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)62

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.9 min
Drive Alone81.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.7%

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