Barberton, Ohio
Among the top 11% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 49% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 35% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 10% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 89% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 40% of US places
- top 12% for natural disaster risk
- top 17% for cost of living
- bottom 1% for air quality
Barberton is a mid-size city in Ohio with about 25,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include natural disaster risk, cost of living, and airport distance. It rates lower on sunny days and air quality.
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Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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57%22%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.4 in1.8 in
humid 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$49k27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 83% of US places
Home Value$110k29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$766better than 71% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 79% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.50%better than 25% of US places
Income Tax6.00%better than 27% of US places
State 3.50% + Local 2.50%
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.73%better than 30% of US places
Unemployment6.8%better than 27% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)28°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation32.5 in26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall29.3 inbetter than 34% of US places
Sunny Days163 daysbetter than 3% of US places
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 64% of US places
Comfortable Days92 daysbetter than 74% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk32.5better than 88% of US places
Air Quality64 AQIbetter than 1% of US places
School Quality55.3better than 45% of US places
Violent Crime2572/100kbetter than 4% of US places
Property Crime2552/100kbetter than 11% of US places
Community
Population25,16794th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.447th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2659th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9133rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)83.8%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)9.3%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.0%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.1%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.8%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 71% of US places
Walkability7.8/20better than 71% of US places
Airport Distance31 mibetter than 81% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.8%better than 41% of US places
Amenities Nearby52.85better than 40% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 57% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Barberton an affordable place to live?
- Barberton is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 83% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Barberton?
- The median home value in Barberton is $110k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Barberton?
- Median household income in Barberton is $49k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Barberton?
- Median gross rent in Barberton is $766 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Barberton safe?
- Barberton is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2572/100k (better than 4%). Property crime is 2552/100k.
- What is the weather like in Barberton?
- Barberton averages 74°F in July and 28°F in January, with 32.5 in of annual precipitation and about 163 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Barberton?
- Public-school quality in Barberton is about average, scoring better than 45% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Barberton?
- The average one-way commute in Barberton is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)