The Town FilesBryan, Ohio
City in Williams County · population 8,729 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $144,400
- Household income
- $52,865
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 43.4
Bryan is a city of 8,729 people in Williams County, Ohio. The median home is worth $144,400, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 98% of Ohio towns, better for retirees than 89% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 88% of Ohio towns.
How Bryan ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bryan is worth $144,400, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $52,865, which is more affordable than 48% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $806 a month. 64.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bryan | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $144,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $806 | $914 |
| Median household income | $52,865 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 64.8% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bryan
| People | Bryan | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.0% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.8% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 15.7 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.4% | 90.9% |
Weather in Bryan
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 16.6°F. About 37.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 29.3 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 138 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bryan since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 25, 1965 about 7.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 8, 2009.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 3, 1974.
Severe weather in Williams County since 1996
Williams County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1556: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Williams County
Williams County had 16,327 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,298 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Bryan itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Bryan
2 public schools with 1,776 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Middle School/High School | 6-12 | 904 | 14.8 |
| Bryan Elementary | PK-5 | 872 | 15.0 |
Towns near Bryan
- Montpelier, OH8.2 mi · 3,942 people · home $106,900
- Archbold, OH13.0 mi · 4,516 people · home $176,400
- Defiance, OH16.1 mi · 17,066 people · home $139,900
- Hicksville, OH16.5 mi · 3,431 people · home $157,600
- Butler, IN17.1 mi · 2,635 people · home $107,700
- Wauseon, OH21.9 mi · 7,568 people · home $152,600
- Napoleon, OH22.5 mi · 8,862 people · home $146,600
- Paulding, OH22.7 mi · 3,555 people · home $120,200
Bryan questions
Is Bryan, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bryan scores better for retirees than 89% of Ohio towns and quieter than 52%. 26.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.4).
How much does a house cost in Bryan?
The median owner-occupied home in Bryan is valued at $144,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,865, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $806 a month.
What is the weather like in Bryan?
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 16.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.4 inches of precipitation a year and 29.3 inches of snow.
Does Bryan get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bryan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 25, 1965. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)