At a Glance
Median Income
$145,282
$37,952 per capita
Home Value
$215,600
Zillow: $242,296
Violent Crime
40/100K
1,072/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wooster residents earn a median household income of $145,282 , which is 93% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,952. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,157 business establishments, including 180 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wooster is $215,600 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,296. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Safety & Crime
Wooster reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,072/100K.
Education
30.5% of adults in Wooster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wooster has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population168
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density560/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$145,282
Per Capita$37,952
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$242,296
Housing Units51
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
F
Violent40/100K
Property1,072/100K
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,156/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation883 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Broadband55.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Wooster was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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