The Town FilesGarrettsville, Ohio
Village in Portage County · population 2,449 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $191,000
- Household income
- $66,404
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 63 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 43.5
Garrettsville is a village of 2,449 people in Portage County, Ohio. The median home is worth $191,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more of a college town than 98% of Ohio towns.
How Garrettsville ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Garrettsville is worth $191,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $66,404, which is more affordable than 35% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $884 a month. 66.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Garrettsville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $191,000 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $884 | $914 |
| Median household income | $66,404 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 66.9% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Garrettsville
| People | Garrettsville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Garrettsville
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 15.9°F. About 44.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 62.9 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 138 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Garrettsville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 31, 1985 about 6.7 miles from the town center and killed 10. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 251 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 17, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 19, 1968.
Severe weather in Portage County since 1996
Portage County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1556: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Portage County
Portage County had 56,561 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,670 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Garrettsville itself the ACS puts it at 10.5%.
Public schools in Garrettsville
3 public schools with 1,183 students, about 16.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| James A Garfield Elementary School | PK-6 | 631 | 16.2 |
| James A Garfield High School | 9-12 | 367 | 17.5 |
| James A Garfield Middle School | 7-8 | 185 | 16.8 |
Towns near Garrettsville
- Hiram, OH3.2 mi · 996 people · home $223,400
- Windham, OH4.1 mi · 1,666 people · home $128,700
- Mantua, OH6.8 mi · 1,001 people · home $179,200
- Newton Falls, OH9.0 mi · 4,557 people · home $105,700
- South Canal, OH9.3 mi · 1,101 people · home $137,300
- West Farmington, OH9.6 mi · 542 people · home $127,600
- Leavittsburg, OH11.4 mi · 1,571 people · home $80,900
- Ravenna, OH11.5 mi · 11,323 people · home $139,700
Garrettsville questions
Is Garrettsville, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Garrettsville scores better for retirees than 43% of Ohio towns and quieter than 24%. 22.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.5).
How much does a house cost in Garrettsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Garrettsville is valued at $191,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,404, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $884 a month.
What is the weather like in Garrettsville?
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 15.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.1 inches of precipitation a year and 62.9 inches of snow.
Does Garrettsville get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Garrettsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 31, 1985. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)