Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Wooster, OH
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$967
Population
28,892
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Delight in small-town charm and suburban convenience in northeastern Ohio
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Scenic
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Historic
Tucked between Cleveland and Columbus, about 35 miles southwest of Akron, Wooster is the seat of and largest city in Wayne County. Wooster’s unique position near plenty of farmland and the College of Wooster affords the city access to fresh produce and artisan goods as well as a vibrant arts and culture scene.
Downtown Wooster pulses with thriving boutiques, specialty shops, local restaurants, and cozy cafes in intricate, historical buildings along Liberty Street. Wooster also contains shopping centers filled with familiar national retailers, balancing suburban convenience and small-town charm. Artistic amenities abound in Wooster, with the Wayne Center for the Arts, the Ohio Light Opera, and the Wooster Symphony Orchestra in town. Convenience to U.S. 30 and Route 3 makes getting around from Wooster simple.
Explore the City
Oak Hill Oak Hill Park features a 1.7 mile long multipurpose trail and boasts panoramic views of rural Wooster.
College of Wooster is known for their undergraduate mentoring programs and international studies.
Wooster's Founder's Row is home to several Victorian and Italianate houses, such as the iconic Liggett House.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,281
Average: $70,771
Education
7,507
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,980
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wooster has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Wooster, OH is $786 for a studio, $967 for one bedroom, $1,214 for two bedrooms, and $1,168 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wooster has increased by 12.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$967/month
629 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Wooster, OH is 9.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Wooster is 19.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $786 - $1,214. You can expect to pay 6.0% less for groceries, 2.8% more for utilities, and 4.6% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wooster, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
703 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
353 Students
Public
Grades K-5
248 Students
Public
Grades K-5
314 Students
Public
Grades K-5
262 Students
Public
Grades K-8
703 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
365 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,145 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
345 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,145 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Secrest Arboretum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Akron-Canton Regional
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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.