What are the schools like in Wooster, IN?

School district data for Wooster is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Wooster?

The median household income in Wooster, IN is $137,802 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Wooster, IN?

Wooster has an average high temperature of 33.0°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.9 inches.

Wooster, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Wooster, IN?

Wooster has a violent crime rate of 206.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 865.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wooster, IN a Good Place to Live?

Wooster is a small town of 175 in Indiana, with a median household income of $137,802 .

Strengths: Wooster stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wooster is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wooster city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Wooster metro area.

Metric	Wooster, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$215,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$137,802	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wooster's violent crime rate is 206.4 per 100,000 residents — 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

206.4 /100k

Property Crime

865.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Wooster, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wooster sees average highs of 33.0°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 40.9 inches of annual precipitation and 31.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wooster, IN
Average High — January	33.0°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	40.9"
Annual Snowfall	31.9"

Demographics

Metric	Wooster, IN	National Avg
Population	175	—
Median Age	40.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.1%	22.2%
65 and over	6.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pierceton, IN 2 mi Winona Lake, IN 4 mi Barbee, IN 6 mi Larwill, IN 6 mi Warsaw, IN 6 mi

Wooster vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wooster, IN affordable or expensive?

Wooster has a median home value of $215,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $137,802.

What is the crime rate in Wooster, IN?

Wooster's violent crime rate is 206.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 865.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wooster?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Wooster, IN a good place to live?

Wooster, IN has a population of 175, a median household income of $137,802, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Wooster?

Wooster averages 33.0°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.9 inches with about 31.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Wooster?

The population of Wooster, Indiana is 175 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wooster?

Key numbers for living in Wooster: median home $215,500, median household income $137,802, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wooster side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.