The rankings of 44904 Mansfield, OH are based on the standards of livability set forth by the BestPlaces website. This is determined by taking into account a variety of factors that impact quality of life such as employment opportunities, cost of living, crime rate, education, housing availability and more. Located in Richland County, Mansfield is a city with a population of just over 47,000 people according to the most recent U.S Census data. It has an overall livability score of 65/100 which ranks it in the top 40% for cities across America. The city performs particularly well in terms of its cost of living index which is 23% lower than the national average and only 6% higher than neighboring Ohio cities like Cleveland and Cincinnati. Additionally, Mansfield benefits from an unemployment rate that is 5 percent lower than the national average. The average commute time for those living in Mansfield is also fairly low at around 18 minutes each way as compared to other major cities throughout America. All these factors combine to make Mansfield an attractive option for anyone looking for a place to live with plenty of employment opportunities and a relatively low cost of living.
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