The Town FilesWadsworth, Ohio
City in Medina County · population 24,007 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $247,900
- Household income
- $79,490
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 40.0
Wadsworth is a city of 24,007 people in Medina County, Ohio. The median home is worth $247,900, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 88% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 86% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 79% of Ohio towns.
How Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth is worth $247,900, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $79,490, which is more affordable than 26% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,067 a month. 67.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wadsworth | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $247,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,067 | $914 |
| Median household income | $79,490 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 67.9% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Wadsworth
| People | Wadsworth | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 16.3% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 90.9% |
Weather in Wadsworth
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 39.2 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
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wadsworth 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 5.4 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 47 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 28, 1981.
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 Wadsworth itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Wadsworth
10 public schools with 5,048 students, about 18.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth High School | 9-12 | 1,591 | 19.6 |
| Sharon Elementary School | K-5 | 666 | 20.8 |
| Wadsworth Middle School | 7-8 | 634 | 15.1 |
| Central Intermediate School | 5-6 | 584 | 20.1 |
| Overlook Elementary School | PK-4 | 399 | 19.0 |
| Isham Memorial Elementary School | K-4 | 354 | 18.6 |
| Valley View Elementary School | K-4 | 330 | 15.0 |
| Franklin Elementary School | K-4 | 248 | 17.7 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | K-4 | 226 | 18.8 |
| Grizzly Academy | K-4 | 16 | 8.0 |
Towns near Wadsworth
- Doylestown, OH4.4 mi · 3,051 people · home $268,500
- Norton, OH4.5 mi · 11,673 people · home $200,800
- Rittman, OH4.6 mi · 6,131 people · home $162,100
- Barberton, OH6.8 mi · 25,191 people · home $135,200
- Fairlawn, OH9.2 mi · 7,710 people · home $284,600
- New Franklin, OH9.2 mi · 13,877 people · home $214,300
- Montrose-Ghent, OH10.1 mi · 5,254 people · home $545,500
- Portage Lakes, OH10.1 mi · 6,407 people · home $167,000
Wadsworth questions
Is Wadsworth, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wadsworth scores better for retirees than 71% of Ohio towns and quieter than 34%. 19.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.0).
How much does a house cost in Wadsworth?
The median owner-occupied home in Wadsworth is valued at $247,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $79,490, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,067 a month.
What is the weather like in Wadsworth?
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 39.2 inches of snow.
Does Wadsworth get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wadsworth 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)