Sylvania, OH vs Wooster, OH
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Sylvania
77.1
#280 nationally
Wooster
76
#403 nationally
Sylvania leads in crime level (1.7 vs 7.8). Sylvania leads in median household income ($86,048 vs $61,608). Wooster leads in average commute (16.8 min vs 23.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sylvania, OH | Wooster, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#280) | 76 (#403) |
| Population | 19,035 | 27,030 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $328,427 | $267,893 |
| Median Household Income | $86,048 | $61,608 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 16.8 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.6 | R+39.3 |
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77.1 Score
Sylvania, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,427
Population
19,035
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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76 Score
Wooster, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$267,893
Population
27,030
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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