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Medina, Ohio

       
Total population 26,350 Average January/July temperatures 28.3° / 74.8°
Median home price $ 156,834 Annual Precipitation 43.72 in. /yr.
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Medina, Ohio

This city is proud of its downtown restoration of Victorian-era buildings.

Cultural Attractions
The Medina County Arts Council promotes cultural events throughout the year.
Economy
3M, Owens Corning, and Valspar are all located in Medina.
Geography
The city is the county seat for Medina County, and is 34 miles south of Cleveland.
Historical
Fire destroyed the entire business district in 1848, and in 1870 another fire destroyed 45 buildings.
Recreation
The city has 11 parks with trails, tennis courts, and nature areas.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 37.6 ° / 18.98 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 86.08 ° / 63.47 °
Precipitation (?) 43.72 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 18 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 60
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 125
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 156,834
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $51062.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $53665
Maximum state income tax (?) 6.56 %
State sales tax (?) 6.5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .910 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 14
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 30
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 8
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 47
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 1
Number of libraries within the county (?) 9
Number of museums within the county (?) 3
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 0
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 26,350
Population density (?) 2,635 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 97.4% growth
Population over 55 (?) 5,867 people
Education (?) 38 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 9
Number of clinics within the county (?) 8
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 102
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