At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$21,621 per capita
Home Value
$117,900
Zillow: $249,762
Violent Crime
78/100K
1,317/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
24.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Sawyerwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sawyerwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sawyerwood a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sawyerwood residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,621. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,834 business establishments, including 1,276 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sawyerwood is $117,900 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,762. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Sawyerwood reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,317/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Sawyerwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sawyerwood has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,437
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density1,942/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$21,621
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty24.3%
County GDP$40,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,900
Rent
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$249,762
Housing Units675
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent78/100K
Property1,317/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain32.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,083 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Sawyerwood was built in 1962.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Akron Fulton International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 1,276 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
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