What are the schools like in Wooster, OH?

Wooster is served primarily by Wooster City. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.5:1.

What is the median household income in Wooster?

The median household income in Wooster, OH is $61,608 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Wooster, OH?

Wooster has an average high temperature of 35.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Wooster, OH affordable or expensive?

Wooster's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wooster is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $185,300 and the median rent is $855 per month.

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

Wooster has a violent crime rate of 285.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2065.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wooster, OH a Good Place to Live?

Wooster is a small city of 27,021 in Ohio, with a median household income of $61,608 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Wooster stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), 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

Index: 92.2

Wooster's overall cost of living index is 92.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wooster costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wooster, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$185,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$855	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,608	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Wooster's violent crime rate is 285.5 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

285.5 /100k

Property Crime

2065.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wooster is served primarily by Wooster City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wooster, OH	National Avg
School District	Wooster City	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wooster sees average highs of 35.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July, with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation and 28.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wooster, OH
Average High — January	35.1°F
Average High — July	83.6°F
Annual Precipitation	42.0"
Annual Snowfall	28.6"

Demographics

Metric	Wooster, OH	National Avg
Population	27,021	—
Median Age	38.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	17.7%	22.2%
65 and over	18.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Smithville, OH 5 mi Apple Creek, OH 7 mi Orrville, OH 8 mi New Pittsburg, OH 9 mi Congress, OH 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Wooster

Wooster, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

44691

Wooster vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wooster, OH affordable or expensive?

Wooster's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wooster roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $185,300 and median rent is $855/month.

What is the crime rate in Wooster, OH?

Wooster's violent crime rate is 285.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2065.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wooster?

Public schools in Wooster are operated by Wooster City. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. 31.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wooster, OH a good place to live?

Wooster, OH has a population of 27,021, a median household income of $61,608, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. 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 Wooster?

Wooster averages 35.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches with about 28.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wooster?

Wooster, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44691.

What is the population of Wooster?

The population of Wooster, Ohio is 27,021 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wooster?

Key numbers for living in Wooster: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $185,300, median household income $61,608, crime index 84 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.