What are the schools like in Wadsworth, OH?

Wadsworth is served primarily by Wadsworth City. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.8:1.

What is the median household income in Wadsworth?

The median household income in Wadsworth, OH is $72,325 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Wadsworth, OH?

Wadsworth has an average high temperature of 32.2°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Wadsworth, OH affordable or expensive?

Wadsworth's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wadsworth is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $218,900 and the median rent is $962 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wadsworth, OH?

Wadsworth has a violent crime rate of 136.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 974.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wadsworth, OH a Good Place to Live?

Wadsworth is a small city of 24,073 in Ohio, with a median household income of $72,325 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Wadsworth stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

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

Cost of Living

Index: 93.9

Wadsworth's overall cost of living index is 93.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wadsworth costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wadsworth, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$218,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$962	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,325	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wadsworth's violent crime rate is 136.4 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

136.4 /100k

Property Crime

974.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wadsworth is served primarily by Wadsworth City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wadsworth, OH	National Avg
School District	Wadsworth City	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wadsworth sees average highs of 32.2°F in January and 81.6°F in July, with 42.8 inches of annual precipitation and 29.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wadsworth, OH
Average High — January	32.2°F
Average High — July	81.6°F
Annual Precipitation	42.8"
Annual Snowfall	29.3"

Demographics

Metric	Wadsworth, OH	National Avg
Population	24,073	—
Median Age	38.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	20.6%	22.2%
65 and over	19.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Doylestown, OH 4 mi Norton, OH 5 mi Rittman, OH 5 mi Sharon Center, OH 5 mi Pigeon Creek, OH 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Wadsworth

Wadsworth, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

44281

Wadsworth vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wadsworth, OH affordable or expensive?

Wadsworth's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wadsworth roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $218,900 and median rent is $962/month.

What is the crime rate in Wadsworth, OH?

Wadsworth's violent crime rate is 136.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 974.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wadsworth?

Public schools in Wadsworth are operated by Wadsworth City. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. 39.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wadsworth, OH a good place to live?

Wadsworth, OH has a population of 24,073, a median household income of $72,325, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Wadsworth?

Wadsworth averages 32.2°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.8 inches with about 29.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wadsworth?

Wadsworth, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44281.

What is the population of Wadsworth?

The population of Wadsworth, Ohio is 24,073 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wadsworth?

Key numbers for living in Wadsworth: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $218,900, median household income $72,325, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wadsworth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.