At a Glance
Median Income
$107,813
$51,025 per capita
Home Value
$292,900
Zillow: $278,456
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
17.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.6%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
13.5% smoking rate
How Wooster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wooster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wooster a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wooster residents earn a median household income of $107,813 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,025. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,252 business establishments, including 274 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wooster is $292,900 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,456. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 17.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Education
34.6% of adults in Wooster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wooster has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,135
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density398/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,813
Per Capita$51,025
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$5,737M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$292,900
Rent$1,100
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$278,456
Housing Units377
Rent Burden17.3%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,026/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain50.5 in/yr
Elevation294 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.6%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Wooster was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 274 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.