Wayne County, Ohio Real Estate & Homes for Sale

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About Wayne County

Set amidst the rolling hills and lush woodlands of Northeastern Ohio, Wayne County offers the best of small-town and rural living. Named after Revolutionary War General “Mad” Anthony Wayne, the county is composed of 16 townships containing four cities, 21 unincorporated communities, and 12 villages. The county seat of Wayne County is Wooster, the largest city in the county’s 550 square miles of rural countryside. This charming city has been named as one of Ohio’s Best Hometowns by Ohio Magazine, and is centrally located between the larger cities of Akron, Canton, and Cleveland, each of which are less than 65 miles away.

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Education & Healthcare

The county is home to 19 public school districts in addition to six private and parochial schools. There are a handful of colleges and universities in Wayne County, including The College of Wooster, The University of Akron Wayne College, The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute, and more. The College of Wooster is the center for many community events and performances, including The Ohio Light Opera, a world-renowned light opera company. Healthcare here centers on Wooster, which is home to Wooster Community Hospital, the Wooster Family Health & Surgery Center, and more.

Lifestyle & Attractions

Home to the headquarters of The J.M. Smucker Company, The Wooster Brush Company, and The Cat’s Meow Village, Wayne County serves as one of the main intersections of agriculture and bioscience in the state. The Tri-County Area, consisting of Wayne, Holmes, and Tuscarawas Counties, is often called the Gateway to the Amish Country, as it is home to the largest Amish community in the world. The Amish community’s independent way of life with farmland, handcrafted goods and unconventional modes of transportation colors the landscape of Wayne County in a unique way.

The county is known for its agriculture, farmers markets, vast farmland, and community events such as the Wayne County Fair. Secrest Arboretum and Quailcrest Farm each host beautiful gardens open to the public, and the Wayne Center for the Arts hosts a variety of concerts, exhibits, art classes, and more. The J.M. Smucker Company Store and Cafe in Orrville attracts visitors from throughout the region. There are plenty of places to hike, bike, picnic, camp, fish and hunt throughout the county.

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Demographic Information

116,894POPULATION
AS OF 2020

21 minutesAVERAGE
COMMUTE TIME

$70,320MEDIAN
HOUSEHOLD INCOME

$32,908PER CAPITA
INCOME

207POPULATION
PER SQUARE MILE

554.93SQUARE MILES
OF LAND

86.5%HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATE

24.0%BACHELOR'S DEGREE
OR HIGHER

Fips

Fips Code 39169

Population

2020 to 2023 Change down 0.3%

2010 Count 114,520

2023 Estimate (V2023) 116,510

2020 Estimate (V2023) 116,900

Age Distribution (Years Old)

0 to 4 6.1%

5 to 17 23.7%

18 to 64 51.2%

65 and Older 19.0%

Gender

Male 49.8%

Female 50.2%

Computer and Internet use

Households with a computer 87.2%

Households with a broadband Internet subscription 82.7%

Language

English is Second Language, Age 5+ 13.3%

English is First Language, Age 5+ 86.7%

Veterans

Veterans 5,747

Income

People in Poverty 10.2%

Housing

Total Housing Units 46,969

Households 44,206

Average Household Size 2.54

Owner-Occupied 75.3%

Multi-Family 14.3%

Owner-Occupied Median Value $189,800

Median selected monthly owner costs -with a mortgage $1,328

Median selected monthly owner costs -without a mortgage $505

Median gross rent $824

Building Permits

New Private Housing Issued 2023 205

Years at Residence

1 Year or More 88.1%

Less Than 1 Year 11.9%

Business and Employment

Private non-farm Establishments 2,519

Private non-farm Employment 41,116

Private non-farm Employment Growth up 2.3%

Nonemployer Establishments 9,936

Number of Firms 10,450

Business Production

Value of Shipments $4,199,442,000

Wholesale Trade $0

Retail Trade $1,367,808,000

Retail Sales Per Capita $9,230

Accommodation and Food Services $157,908,000

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