The Town FilesMansfield, Ohio
City in Richland County · population 47,534 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $119,600
- Household income
- $44,540
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 40.0
Mansfield is a city of 47,534 people in Richland County, Ohio. The median home is worth $119,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more walkable than 85% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 81% of Ohio towns, better transit than 80% of Ohio towns.
How Mansfield 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 Mansfield is worth $119,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $44,540, which is more affordable than 48% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $814 a month. 50.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mansfield | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $814 | $914 |
| Median household income | $44,540 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 50.5% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Mansfield
| People | Mansfield | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 20.7 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Mansfield
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 19.1°F. About 42.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 49.2 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mansfield since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 14, 2019 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 14, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 16, 1961.
Severe weather in Richland County since 1996
Richland County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4777: Tornadoes |
| 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 |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Richland County
Richland County had 48,954 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,804 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Mansfield itself the ACS puts it at 7.3%.
Public schools in Mansfield
18 public schools with 7,715 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison High School | 9-12 | 882 | 13.8 |
| Mansfield Senior High School | 8-12 | 825 | 12.1 |
| Madison Middle School | 5-8 | 758 | 12.0 |
| Malabar Intermediate School | 3-6 | 732 | 15.9 |
| Ontario High School | 9-12 | 534 | 18.4 |
| Sherman Elementary School | PK-2 | 497 | 15.1 |
| Madison South Elementary School | PK-4 | 491 | 14.9 |
| Ontario Middle School | 5-9 | 472 | 22.5 |
| Foundation Academy (charter) | K-8 | 431 | 18.7 |
| Mansfield Middle School | 7-8 | 412 | 11.8 |
| The Richland School of Academic Arts (charter) | K-8 | 348 | 13.4 |
| Mifflin Elementary School | K-4 | 248 | 13.8 |
Towns near Mansfield
- Ontario, OH4.4 mi · 6,656 people · home $174,500
- Lexington, OH6.5 mi · 4,848 people · home $192,300
- Shelby, OH10.6 mi · 9,282 people · home $122,200
- Crestline, OH11.4 mi · 4,525 people · home $104,600
- Ashland, OH13.2 mi · 19,225 people · home $157,900
- Galion, OH13.3 mi · 10,453 people · home $112,700
- Loudonville, OH18.1 mi · 2,786 people · home $168,900
- Fredericktown, OH19.9 mi · 2,648 people · home $171,200
Mansfield questions
Is Mansfield, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mansfield scores better for retirees than 13% of Ohio towns and quieter than 10%. 19.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.0).
How much does a house cost in Mansfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Mansfield is valued at $119,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,540, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $814 a month.
What is the weather like in Mansfield?
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 19.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.5 inches of precipitation a year and 49.2 inches of snow.
Does Mansfield get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mansfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 14, 2019. 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)