Ravenna, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Portage County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,286 Population 2,005/sq mi density
$52,368 Median Income $30,564 per capita
$129,400 Home Value $224,401 Zillow
$885 Median Rent 41.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
143 Violent Crime/100K 1,806 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$52,368 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,400 home value, $885/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Ravenna, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,368
30% below
$30,564 per capita
Home Value
$129,400
54% below
Zillow: $224,401
Median Rent
$885/mo
24% below
41.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
143/100K
62% below
1,806/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
39% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Ravenna Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
46%
Rent
76%
Poverty
142%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
183%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ravenna a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ravenna residents earn a median household income of $52,368 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,564. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,770 business establishments, including 327 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ravenna is $129,400 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,401. Median rent is $885/month, with 41.6% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

Ravenna reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,806/100K.

Education

20.4% of adults in Ravenna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ravenna has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population11,286
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density2,005/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,368
Per Capita$30,564
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$8,793M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,109

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,400
Rent$885
Ownership49.8%
Zillow$224,401
Housing Units5,483
Rent Burden41.6%

Crime

F
Violent143/100K
Property1,806/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,136/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,110 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Ravenna was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Akron Fulton International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 327 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.