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MacedoniaOH
A town of 12,152. Healthier than 74% of U.S. towns.
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Population
12,152
+8.8% since 2010
Typical home
$349K
+2.2% in a year
Household income
$101K
median
Median age
44.7
years
Jobs based here
7,001
Balanced
What makes Macedonia stand out
The 3 things Macedonia does most differently from other towns.
100 U.S. towns● Macedonia
Health
Healthier than 74%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than OH on 16 measures, worse on 1.
ASchool Grade
Schools
#132 for schools in OH
of 621 towns
School Grade A.
Outdoors
#261 most conserved land in OH
2.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
6.7% of the town is conserved land.
Macedonia’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Macedonia. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Macedonia beats the Ohio average on 16 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
B+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Ohio
16 better15 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Macedonia | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.9% | 14.1% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10% | 15.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 8.7% |
Marymount Hospital
8.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
88th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Macedonia’s public schools outperform 89% of Ohio districts
The public schools Macedonia’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 89% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
ASchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ledgeview Elementary School | K–4 | 433 | A |
| Nordonia High School | 9–12 | 1,223 | A− |
| Nordonia Digital Knights Academy | 7–12 | 35 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Macedonia
Most working residents leave Macedonia for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Cleveland (18%), Solon (6%) and Akron (5%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Macedonia5%
Cleveland18%
Solon6%
Akron5%
Twinsburg5%
13 mi
median commute distance
7,001
jobs based in Macedonia
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Outdoors
6.7% of Macedonia is conserved land
2.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
6.7%conserved
6.7%
conserved · 416 of 6,220 acres
2.2 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
#261
most conserved land in OH
#326
most walkable in OH
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Longwood Park | 1.1 mi | 143 |
| 2. Sugarbush Park | 0.1 mi | 11 |
| 3. Veterans Memorial Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 6% of U.S. communities.
6risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailTornadoes
6
paid flood claims since 1979
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Housing
A typical Macedonia home is worth about $349K
The typical Macedonia home is worth about $349,000, up 2.2% in a year, 40% above the Ohio typical home.
$349KZillow home value
Typical home value
Macedonia$349K
Ohio$249K
Market temperature
6
days on market
100.7%
sale-to-list price
+2.2%
value change, 1 year
14
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Macedonia has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 64 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
64″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–37°
Spring39–59°
Summer61–81°
Fall44–62°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Macedonia
Macedonia's reported crime rate is below Ohio's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 4 violent crimes were reported in 2023.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Macedonia0.3
Ohio3.2
U.S.3.9
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Macedonia14.2
Ohio18
U.S.19.5
4
violent crimes reported in 2023
172
property crimes reported in 2023
FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
About Macedonia
City in Ohio, United States
Macedonia is a city in northern Summit County, Ohio, United States. The population was 12,168 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb in the Akron metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 12,168
- Area
- 9.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 988 ft
- ZIP code
- 44056
Macedonia’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Macedonia.
Northfield CenterTwinsburgTwinsburgHudsonNorthfieldOakwoodMacedonia
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