At a Glance
Median Income
$64,492
$33,992 per capita
Home Value
$153,200
Zillow: $205,769
Median Rent
$749/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
17.2% smoking rate
How Rittman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rittman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rittman a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rittman residents earn a median household income of $64,492 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,992. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,024 business establishments, including 192 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rittman is $153,200 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,769. Median rent is $749/month, with 27.6% 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 1962.
Education
21.1% of adults in Rittman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rittman has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,033
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density958/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,492
Per Capita$33,992
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$8,952M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,200
Rent$749
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$205,769
Housing Units2,533
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,918/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.9 in/yr
Elevation1,059 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Rittman was founded in 1814.
The median home in Rittman was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Akron Fulton International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 192 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.