At a Glance
Median Income
$77,581
$43,211 per capita
Home Value
$235,600
Zillow: $322,402
Median Rent
$1,024/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
144/100K
987/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.7%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
13.1% smoking rate
How Wadsworth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wadsworth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wadsworth 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
Wadsworth residents earn a median household income of $77,581 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,211. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,238 business establishments, including 338 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wadsworth is $235,600 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,402. Median rent is $1,024/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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Wadsworth reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 987/100K.
Education
40.7% of adults in Wadsworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wadsworth 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population24,302
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density2,121/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,581
Per Capita$43,211
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$10,413M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$235,600
Rent$1,024
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$322,402
Housing Units10,425
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property987/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,777/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,169 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.7%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Wadsworth was founded in 1814.
The median home in Wadsworth was built in 1978.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Akron Fulton International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 338 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.