Wadsworth, Ohio · ZIP 44281

Wadsworth — ZIP 44281

Wadsworth (44281) scores 82/100 — Good for Ohio. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $322K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share11%

Property crime share89%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index84/100

Avg math proficiency73%

Avg reading proficiency78%

Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index39/100

Typical home value$322K

Median rent$1,829/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$322K

Median Rent

$1,829/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

965

Violent Crime

102

Property Crime

863

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Medina County, Ohio (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Sharon Elementary School	KG–05	627	87%	92%
Overlook Elementary School	PK–04	390	87%	77%
Franklin Elementary School	KG–04	245	82%	77%
Isham Memorial Elementary School	KG–04	342	77%	72%
Valley View Elementary School	KG–04	319	77%	72%
Central Intermediate School	05–06	606	76%	81%
Wadsworth Middle School	07–08	606	70%	81%
Lincoln Elementary School	KG–04	195	67%	72%
Wadsworth High School	09–12	1,540	59%	82%
Wadsworth City School District Online Academy	08–12	4	50%	70%
Grizzly Academy	KG–05	28	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

34,073

Median Income

$89K

Homeownership

74%

Median Age

40.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 44281 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 44281 has a school score of 84/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 44281 is approximately $322K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 44281 in Wadsworth has an overall NeighborScore of 82/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.