Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
21%
Wadsworth, OH
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,154
Population
24,440
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Cozy small-town personality defines this west Akron suburb
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Wadsworth is a suburban city located less than fifteen miles west of Downtown Akron. The charming downtown district features a timeless collective of historic buildings and tree-shaded sidewalks, with locally-owned cafes, taverns, and specialty shops operating out of the vintage storefronts. The local rental market is quite diverse, with a wide selection of apartments, condos, and houses available to fit any taste or budget. With its low crime rate and top-notch public schools, Wadsworth is an excellent choice for folks raising families.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,373
Average: $95,590
Education
7,653
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,875
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wadsworth has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Wadsworth, OH is $1,154 for one bedroom, $1,459 for two bedrooms, and $1,307 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wadsworth has increased by 4.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,154/month
738 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wadsworth, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
401 Students
Public
Grades K-5
607 Students
Isham Memorial Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
342 Students
Public
Grades K-8
629 Students
Public
Grades K-5
316 Students
Public
Grades K-8
629 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
598 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,334 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- River Styx Park
- Silver Creek Metro Park
- Green Leaf Park
- Wolf Creek Environmental Center
- Hubbard Valley Park & Buffalo Creek Retreat
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Akron-Canton Regional
- Cleveland-Hopkins International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.