Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Muddy Waters Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) C-
Ebert Art Center
Theatre Arts
Freelander Theater
Theatre Arts
Wayne County Historical Museum
Museum
Big Picture
Cinema
Wayne Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theme Park
Cinemark Movies 10
Cinema
Food and Drink (27) C+
The Underground
Bar
Papa Johns
Fast Food
Wooster Inn Pub
Bar
Dunkkin Donuts
Fast Food
baskin robbins
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Leroy's Place
Bar
JAFB Wooster Brewery
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Market Grill
Bar
Montevino
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Lowry Student Center
Community Centre
Wooster Recreation & Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (7) F
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Discount Drug Mart
Grocery Store
Buehler's Towne Market
Grocery Store
Marc's
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Buehlers
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (19) C-
Cindy Barr Field
Park
Miller Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Cohan Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Gerstenslager Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Christmas Run Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Knights Field
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Schellin Park
Park
Freedlander Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Wayne County Fair Grounds
Park
Grosjean Park
Park
Oak Hill Park
Park
Barnes Preserve
Park
Shops (12) F
Dollar General
Discount Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Jerry's Furniture
Furniture
Speedway
Convenience Store
Ollie's
Discount Store
Bell Stores
Convenience Store
Cora's Market & Deli
Convenience Store
PetSmart
Pets
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Old Navy
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Wooster.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Wooster Greyhound Stop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Wooster is 91/100 - which is 1% lower than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime C

Wooster crime rates are 2,639 per 100k, which is 27% higher than Ohio
Property Crime
2,366 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
273 crimes per 100k B-
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employment C-

The median income in Wooster is $52,366 - which is 3% higher than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$52,366 D-
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Longbrake Student Wellness Center
Clinic
Akron Children's Hospital - Maternal Fetal Medicine
Clinic
Akron Children's Hospital at Wooster
Hospital
Wooster Community Hospital
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Wooster City Fire Department
Fire Station
Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
Wooster Family Health & Surgery Center
Clinic
Unknown Name
Police
Health Point by Wooster Community Hospital
Clinic
Akron Children's Hospital - Wooster Health Center
Clinic
CFAES Wooster Campus Police Station
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing A+

Wooster home prices are $147,200 - which is 12% higher than Ohio
Home Price
$147,200 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A-
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools B+

The Wooster graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% lower than Ohio
School Test Scores
74% B+
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (14) F
St Mary Of Immaculate Conception School
Cornerstone Elementary School
Edgewood Middle School
Parkview Elementary School
Melrose Elementary School
Wooster High School
Kean Elementary School
Wooster Christian School
Wooster Twp Elementary School
High Schools (2) F
Wooster High School
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ratings B-

Wooster has an overall rating of 70% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes B-
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Wooster, OH: A Quiet, Enjoyable City 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I lived in Wooster for two years and it was a nice little city. Kind of far away from Akron but there was enough to enjoy in Wooster to keep me there for a little while. It's the kind of city that is better for people that don't need to stay very busy and can enjoy a more relaxed ...Read More setting.

If you're looking for a job here, there isn't a huge selection but there is probably something that will be alright and pays the bills. You won't find too much in the way of higher education either, but the College of Wooster is a small private college right in the city and it's probably the best area in Wooster due to its size.

Buying a decent home here isn't too expensive either. If you like to go shopping or to go to nice restaurants, you won't find too much variety. There is enough in Wooster to cover the basics but you might have to drive to neighboring towns to have more to chose from. Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Wooster? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cindy Barr Field
      Miller Park
      Unknown Name
      Cohan Park
      Unknown Name
      Gerstenslager Park
      Unknown Name
      Christmas Run Park

      Entertainment

      Ebert Art Center
      Freelander Theater
      Wayne County Historical Museum
      Big Picture
      Wayne Center for the Arts
      Unknown Name
      Cinemark Movies 10

      Food & Drink

      The Underground
      Papa Johns
      Wooster Inn Pub
      Dunkkin Donuts
      baskin robbins
      Taco Bell
      Burger King
      Long John Silver's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Wooster? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Wooster.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Wooster? The cost of living in Wooster is 91/100 - which is 1% lower than Ohio.
      Wooster
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Ohio
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Wooster? Wooster crime rates are 2,639, which are 27% higher than Ohio
      Total Crime
      2,639 per 100k people

      14% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 38

      14% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -17%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Wooster? The median income in Wooster is $52,366 which is 3% higher than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $52,3665% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,6284% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      33% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Wooster a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Akron Children's Hospital at Wooster
      Wooster Community Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Wooster home prices? Wooster home prices are $147,200 - which is 12% higher than Ohio
      Median home value
      $147,20020% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $76619% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      5% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Wooster have good schools? The Wooster graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% lower than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      74%

      55% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Wooster a good place to live? Wooster has an overall rating of 70% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      69%

      5 total surveys

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