The Town FilesMedina, Ohio
City in Medina County · population 26,094 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $243,600
- Household income
- $77,385
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 40.7
Medina is a city of 26,094 people in Medina County, Ohio. The median home is worth $243,600, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 83% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 83% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 81% of Ohio towns.
How Medina 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 Medina is worth $243,600, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $77,385, which is more affordable than 26% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,077 a month. 67.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Medina | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $243,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,077 | $914 |
| Median household income | $77,385 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 67.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Medina
| People | Medina | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.6% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 12.8% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.5% | 90.9% |
Weather in Medina
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 16.8°F. About 40.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 35.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 133 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Medina since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 12, 1992 about 5.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 7, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 55 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on March 28, 2020.
Severe weather in Medina County since 1996
Medina County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, 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 |
| February 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | DR-1580: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Medina County
Medina County had 62,902 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,076 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Medina itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Medina
19 public schools with 11,351 students, about 18.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medina High School | 9-12 | 1,912 | 17.4 |
| Highland High School | 9-12 | 1,032 | 20.2 |
| Highland Middle School | 6-8 | 794 | 25.6 |
| Medina County Career Center | 7-12 | 725 | 12.5 |
| Claggett Middle School | 6-8 | 701 | 14.9 |
| A. I. Root Middle School | 6-8 | 700 | 15.6 |
| Buckeye High School | 9-12 | 690 | 21.6 |
| Buckeye Primary School | K-3 | 602 | 18.2 |
| Buckeye Intermediate School | 4-6 | 580 | 25.2 |
| Eliza Northrop Elementary | PK-5 | 579 | 18.7 |
| Granger Elementary School | PK-5 | 508 | 18.8 |
| Ralph E. Waite Elementary | K-5 | 457 | 19.9 |
Towns near Medina
- Brunswick, OH8.2 mi · 35,426 people · home $249,100
- Lodi, OH9.9 mi · 2,746 people · home $158,600
- Wadsworth, OH10.3 mi · 24,007 people · home $247,900
- Montrose-Ghent, OH11.9 mi · 5,254 people · home $545,500
- Rittman, OH12.0 mi · 6,131 people · home $162,100
- Strongsville, OH12.5 mi · 46,491 people · home $298,300
- Fairlawn, OH12.9 mi · 7,710 people · home $284,600
- Grafton, OH13.3 mi · 5,895 people · home $216,100
Medina questions
Is Medina, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Medina scores better for retirees than 41% of Ohio towns and quieter than 17%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in Medina?
The median owner-occupied home in Medina is valued at $243,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,385, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,077 a month.
What is the weather like in Medina?
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 16.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.5 inches of precipitation a year and 35.7 inches of snow.
Does Medina get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Medina since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 12, 1992. 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)