The Town FilesGreen, Ohio
City in Summit County · population 27,475 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $280,200
- Household income
- $95,047
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 42.1
Green is a city of 27,475 people in Summit County, Ohio. The median home is worth $280,200, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 89% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 85% of Ohio towns.
How Green 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 Green is worth $280,200, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $95,047, which is more affordable than 35% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,228 a month. 75.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Green | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $280,200 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,228 | $914 |
| Median household income | $95,047 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 75.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Green
| People | Green | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.9% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.4% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 16.8% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in Green
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 20.3°F. About 41.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.2 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Green since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 28, 2002 about 6.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 7, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 89 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on June 8, 2007.
Severe weather in Summit County since 1996
Summit County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Summit County
Summit County had 261,045 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,871 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Green itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Green
2 public schools with 929 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Middle School | 7-8 | 605 | 14.1 |
| Greenwood Early Learning Center | PK-K | 324 | 14.1 |
Towns near Green
- Uniontown, OH3.6 mi · 7,173 people · home $257,500
- Greentown, OH4.1 mi · 3,382 people · home $336,500
- Portage Lakes, OH5.2 mi · 6,407 people · home $167,000
- Lakemore, OH5.4 mi · 2,926 people · home $158,400
- New Franklin, OH5.9 mi · 13,877 people · home $214,300
- North Canton, OH6.7 mi · 17,842 people · home $201,200
- Hartville, OH7.2 mi · 3,329 people · home $266,900
- Canal Fulton, OH7.4 mi · 5,325 people · home $189,000
Green questions
Is Green, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Green scores better for retirees than 58% of Ohio towns and quieter than 23%. 20.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.1).
How much does a house cost in Green?
The median owner-occupied home in Green is valued at $280,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $95,047, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,228 a month.
What is the weather like in Green?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 20.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.6 inches of precipitation a year and 47.2 inches of snow.
Does Green get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Green since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 28, 2002. 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)