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Wooster
  • Town in Ohio
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Wooster

#1 in Best Places to Live in Wayne County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Wooster is a town in Ohio with a population of 26,753. Wooster is in Wayne County. Living in Wooster offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Wooster there are a lot of parks. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Wooster and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Wooster are above average.
    Population
    26,753
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $156,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $791
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      145.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      126.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      15.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      370.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,354.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      75.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      18%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Wooster

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $55,598
    National
    $69,021
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