Best Places to Live in Mansfield Metro Area, Ohio

Mansfield, OH Metropolitan Area: Located in north central Ohio, the Mansfield Metro Area offers plenty to explore. With attractions such as Malabar Farm State Park, Ohio Bird Sanctuary and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, there is something for everyone. The area boasts a thriving economy based on sectors such as health care services, education and finance & insurance. Residents can enjoy numerous recreational activities including boating and fishing at Charles Mill Lake Park or exploring Colonel Crawford Park’s trails for birdwatching or wildlife viewing. Small town - Northeast Ohio along I-71 about halfway between Cleveland and Columbus.

State: Ohio
County: Richland
Metro Area: Mansfield Metro Area
City: Mansfield, Madison township (Richland Cnty), 26 total

Zip Codes: 44903, 44906, 44907, 44905, 44904, 44875, 44813, 44902, 44878, 44822, 12 total
Cost of Living: -24.2% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 1230 ft above sea level

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Mansfield, Oh Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
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Pros
Cost of living and housing
Small-town flavor
Low violent crime rate

Cons
Declining industry
Low educational attainment
Cloudy, wet winters

What Bert Has To Say About Mansfield Metro Area

Mansfield is a mid-sized industrial town in north-central Ohio. The dominant rust belt industries, including heavy equipment, steel auto, farm machinery, and metallurgical industries have declined in a pattern consistent with much of the region. New retail, commercial and residential areas have grown out mainly to the west in Ontario. Although there isn’t much to do in the immediate area, the area brings a low cost of living, a notably low cost of housing (especially for the quality), and a low violent crime rate. The city is located between Cleveland and Columbus, about 70 miles from each, giving access to their amenities and services.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Mansfield Metro Area is 5.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Mansfield Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.5%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Mansfield Metro Area's cost of living is 24.2% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Mansfield Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, August and September are the most pleasant months in the Mansfield metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Mansfield metro area remained overwhelmingly Republican, 69.1% to 29.4%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Mansfield Metro Area's population is 124,504 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 3.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 22.2 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Mansfield Metro Area is Real Estate: $152,100. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.6%.

SCHOOLS

Mansfield Metro Area public schools spend $14,140 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15 students per teacher in Mansfield Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Mansfield

It's a good time to buy in Mansfield. Home Appreciation is up 11.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Mansfield is $152,100.

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ZIP CODES IN MANSFIELD METRO AREA, OHIO

44903, 44906, 44907, 44905, 44904, 44875, 44813, 44902, 44878, 44822, 12 total

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