Crawford County Ohio has long been considered the Bratwurst
Capital of America with its German Roots and Carle’s Bratwurst headquarters,
but the area has a lot of great things to offer for someone moving to the area.
With small towns and a rural feel while being a center point between larger Ohio
cities, it’s a convenient spot for someone looking to settle down with a family
or spend their retired years.
The county as a whole has just over 42,000 residents with
most of them being found in Bucyrus and Galion. Both of these small towns have
been focusing on rebuilding small businesses and finding new opportunities for
community events. With Bucyrus having First Friday and Galion having Third
Friday, it has given the businesses a new way to connect with residents. Both towns
are opening new parks and recreational areas and making updates to long-standing parks. Schools come by no shortage with six public school districts
and several religion-based districts within the county. Each school offers standard
education, sport teams, and extra-curricular clubs. North Central State College
offers secondary education classes in Bucyrus as well.
The area offers 5 main industrial employers, and has many local businesses
based employment opportunities. With Avita Health Systems moving into the
Crawford County Healthcare sector has opened a large job field with high
demand. The average household income sits roughly around $42,000 a year. The
cost of living is considered to be low on the Niche Living Scale. The low cost
of living creates an ideal living area for middle-class Americans. Most Crawford
County Residents own their home, but renting is not uncommon within the county
either. Home prices are on average about half of the national median sale price
while rental options are in the 75% cost percentile when comparing to the
national percentile.
Crawford County offers a strong justice system that had drastically
reduced the crime rate in the last 5 years. Violent crimes and property crimes are both
now rated B on an A-F scale. Within those 5 years, the county has also seen an
influx in older population, and an increase of residents with a college
education. With the communities looking to find new commerce and building opportunities,
it is expected that the positive trend will be continued through the next 5
years and beyond.
Moving to Crawford County offers a lot of benefits to any family
or individual. With job opportunities, community engagement, and plenty of ways
to enjoy what is to offer there is truly something for anyone. Ark Realty wants
to help you find a home or property in Crawford County where you can call home
and thrive along with the growth.
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