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Crime in Wooster summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Wooster. Key points include:
There were 634 total crimes in Wooster in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Wooster is 2,351.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Wooster is 285.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Wooster is 2,065.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Wooster is 10.94% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Wooster Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wooster / 100k People |
Ohio / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 634 | 2,351.1 | 1,844.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 77 | 285.5 | 293.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 11.1 | 45.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 40 | 148.3 | 197.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 557 | 2,065.6 | 1,551.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 67 | 248.5 | 206.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 473 | 1,754.1 | 1,132.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 17 | 63.0 | 212.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Wooster summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wooster. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Ohio. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wooster is 92 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wooster is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Wooster is $259,955.
The median income in Wooster is $66,898.
Wooster's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wooster Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wooster | Ohio | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 84 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 97 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Wooster, OH Weather
The average high in Wooster is 59.6° and the average low is 39.8°.
There are 81.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.7 inches of precipitation each year with 31.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wooster |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 81.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 31.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Wooster Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wooster
The current population in Wooster is 26,971. The population has increased 3.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26,971 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 27,012 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 27,021 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 26,753 | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 26,557 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 26,673 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 26,778 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 26,723 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 26,773 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 26,551 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 26,353 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 26,260 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 26,203 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 26,132 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 26,097 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wooster
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Wooster is:
87.0% White with 23,478 White residents.
2.2% African American with 593 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.2% Asian with 602 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 166 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 1,202 Two Or More residents.
3.4% Hispanic with 930 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wooster | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.0% | 75.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.2% | 12.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Wooster
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Wooster is 53.4% female with 14,397 female residents.
Wooster is 46.6% male with 12,574 male residents.
| Gender | Wooster | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wooster for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Wooster completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Wooster completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Wooster completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Wooster completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Wooster completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Wooster completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Wooster completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Wooster completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Wooster completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wooster | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wooster, Ohio
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3.2% of households in Wooster earn Less than $10,000.
4.6% of households in Wooster earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.5% of households in Wooster earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.5% of households in Wooster earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.4% of households in Wooster earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.7% of households in Wooster earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.2% of households in Wooster earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.8% of households in Wooster earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.7% of households in Wooster earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.4% of households in Wooster earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wooster | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.5% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.5% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.4% | 11.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.7% | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.8% | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
