Population 183,660 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Medina County
Household size in Medina County
| Period | Medina County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Medina County has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in the Cleveland area overall, where it has 2.38 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.67, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Medina County
| Period | Medina County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.2 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.8 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Medina County skews older than the country: its median age is 43.8, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 40.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Medina County
| Period | Medina County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.5% of households in Medina County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points, in line with the national trend. Only six of Ohio's 88 counties have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Medina County
Renters in Medina County
| Period | Medina County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.7% of households in Medina County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 33.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 1.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Ohio counties have a lower share of renters: only seven of 88.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Medina County
| Period | Medina County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Medina County: just 5.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Ohio's 88 counties, only three have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Medina County
| Period | Medina County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Medina County are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the southwest has the oldest housing. Only five of Ohio's 88 counties have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Medina County
| Period | Medina County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $854 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $909 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $957 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,338 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$484 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Medina County costs $1,338 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in the Cleveland area overall ($1,216). Rent has climbed $484 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Medina County
Bachelor's degrees in Medina County
| Period | Medina County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.3% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.6% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.3% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.2% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in Medina County (37.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Ohio's 88 counties, only eight have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Medina County
| Period | Medina County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.6% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.1% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Medina County: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Medina County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Ohio counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Medina County
| Period | Medina County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Medina County has been low: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Medina County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina County | 2.55 | 43.8 | 7.5% | 19.7% | 5.1% | 1985 | $1,338 | 37.2% | 94.5% | 3.0% |
| Summit County | 2.37 | 42.6 | 11.8% | 32.5% | 7.7% | 1968 | $1,210 | 36.0% | 92.7% | 5.3% |
| Portage County | 2.38 | 41.1 | 8.5% | 29.9% | 9.3% | 1978 | $1,090 | 35.2% | 93.2% | 5.0% |
| Huron County | 2.48 | 40.7 | 12.4% | 26.0% | 9.8% | 1967 | $884 | 16.7% | 90.7% | 4.5% |
| Trumbull County | 2.38 | 43.6 | 11.5% | 28.7% | 9.4% | 1965 | $830 | 21.2% | 89.3% | 4.5% |
| Mahoning County | 2.29 | 43.6 | 12.2% | 29.7% | 9.9% | 1965 | $883 | 27.1% | 91.5% | 6.7% |
| Seneca County | 2.38 | 41.5 | 12.0% | 26.6% | 8.5% | 1960 | $848 | 20.5% | 93.4% | 3.4% |
| Mercer County | 2.26 | 45.4 | 8.9% | 27.6% | 9.1% | 1965 | $896 | 26.3% | 91.9% | 5.3% |
| Hancock County | 2.37 | 41.6 | 10.0% | 29.2% | 8.4% | 1970 | $1,007 | 30.2% | 95.6% | 3.1% |
| Putnam County | 2.59 | 41.7 | 5.0% | 12.9% | 5.9% | 1969 | $841 | 26.4% | 95.3% | 1.7% |
| Clarion County | 2.39 | 43.0 | 8.2% | 27.5% | 17.1% | 1964 | $793 | 24.2% | 91.3% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Medina County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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