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Wooster, OH

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Delight in small-town charm and suburban convenience in northeastern Ohio

Suburban Scenic Historic College Town Growing Family-Friendly Agricultural Vibrant Active

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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Wooster, OH is $785 for a studio, $832 for one bedroom, $1,161 for two bedrooms, and $1,135 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wooster has increased by 10.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$832/month
639 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Wooster, OH is 6.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Wooster is 17.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $785 - $1,160. You can expect to pay 5.8% less for groceries, 2.2% more for utilities, and 24.4% more for transportation.

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Transportation

36

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

35

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Wooster Twp Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

382 Students

7
out of 10

Kean Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

324 Students

7
out of 10

Edgewood Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

721 Students

6
out of 10

Parkview Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

283 Students

5
out of 10

Melrose Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

258 Students

3
out of 10

Edgewood Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

721 Students

6
out of 10

Triway Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

345 Students

6
out of 10

Wooster High School

Public

Grades 8-12

1,227 Students

5
out of 10

Wooster High School

Public

Grades 8-12

1,227 Students

5
out of 10

Triway High School

Public

Grades 9-12

379 Students

5
out of 10

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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 2025.