The Town FilesRittman, Ohio
City in Wayne County · population 6,131 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $162,100
- Household income
- $60,154
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 34.6
Rittman is a city of 6,131 people in Wayne County, Ohio. The median home is worth $162,100, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 82% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 71% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 71% of Ohio towns.
How Rittman 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 Rittman is worth $162,100, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $60,154, which is more affordable than 48% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $814 a month. 71.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rittman | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,100 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $814 | $914 |
| Median household income | $60,154 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 71.7% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Rittman
| People | Rittman | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.0% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.5% | 90.9% |
Weather in Rittman
July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 18.0°F. About 36.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 29.3 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rittman since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 10, 1973 about 1.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 12, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 10, 2011.
Severe weather in Wayne County since 1996
Wayne County has been included in 10 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 Wayne County
Wayne County had 48,515 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,609 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Rittman itself the ACS puts it at 8.2%.
Public schools in Rittman
5 public schools with 867 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rittman Elementary School | K-5 | 371 | 14.3 |
| Rittman High School | 9-12 | 242 | 14.2 |
| Rittman Middle School | 6-8 | 186 | 11.6 |
| Rittman Academy (charter) | 9-12 | 40 | 10.0 |
| Rittman Early Learning Center | PK-PK | 28 | 28.0 |
Towns near Rittman
- Wadsworth, OH4.6 mi · 24,007 people · home $247,900
- Doylestown, OH4.6 mi · 3,051 people · home $268,500
- Norton, OH8.2 mi · 11,673 people · home $200,800
- Orrville, OH8.7 mi · 8,452 people · home $188,900
- Barberton, OH9.7 mi · 25,191 people · home $135,200
- New Franklin, OH10.5 mi · 13,877 people · home $214,300
- Canal Fulton, OH11.7 mi · 5,325 people · home $189,000
- Medina, OH12.0 mi · 26,094 people · home $243,600
Rittman questions
Is Rittman, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rittman scores better for retirees than 26% of Ohio towns and quieter than 42%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.6).
How much does a house cost in Rittman?
The median owner-occupied home in Rittman is valued at $162,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,154, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $814 a month.
What is the weather like in Rittman?
July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 18.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.9 inches of precipitation a year and 29.3 inches of snow.
Does Rittman get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rittman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 10, 1973. 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)