Wren, OH

Ohio

Wren is a small town in Ohio with a population of 200. Residents earn $51,250 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
200 Population 714/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $26,101 per capita
$86,000 Home Value
$667 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,000 home value, $667/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,250
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $86,000
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.3%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent $667
43% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.0%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.7%
38% lower than US avg

How Wren Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population200
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density714/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$26,101
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$2,318M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,000
Rent$667
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units108
Rent Burden45.0%

Health

Obesity36.0%
Uninsured9.4%
Smoking16.2%
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation812 ft (247 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute27 min
Broadband71.0%
Libraries3

Is Wren a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wren receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Wren offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wren is $51,250, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wren is $86,000, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $667 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Wren experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches, including 28.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Wren has a population of 200 with a density of 714 people per square mile. The median age is 37.4 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.5%).

Population

200
Total Population
714
People / sq mi
37.4yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55%
Female 45%

Race & Ethnicity

Wren vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wren vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wren is $51,250, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Wren vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,250
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,101
Avg Weekly Wage$951
IRS Avg AGI$70,720

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.7%
38% below US avg
Establishments (County)786
County GDP$2,318M

Business (County)

Restaurants53
Healthcare56
Retail132
Manufacturing63

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,039
13% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.7 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Wren is $86,000, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $667 (43% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$86,000
69% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$667
43% below US avg
Rent Burden45.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.1%
Housing Units108
Median Year Built1943

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,039
13% below US avg
Effective Rate3.53%
In Wren, 36.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.4% of residents lack health insurance. 16.2% are current smokers. 24.7% report depression. 26.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wren vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.0%
12% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure32.7%
Asthma10.1%
COPD6.6%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.2%
16% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity26.1%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress12.6%
Short Sleep37.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.5%
Uninsured9.4%
9% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.3%
Dental Visits61.4%
Premature Death8,648/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access55.6%
Healthcare Facilities56
Wren has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.6 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall28.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation812 ft (247 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density714/sq mi
Coordinates40.8027°N, 84.7723°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS18001
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.7-point margin. 71.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.4%
D 22.8%

Winner: Republican by 52.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.3%
72% below US avg
High School+96.9%
Graduate Degree+0.7%
School Test Score5.90
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density714/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access71.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities56
Restaurants53
Retail Stores132

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.7 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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