Doughboy statue in roundabout, 2016
Doylestown’s story
199 years in pictures
Census counts: 551 in 1870, 3,051 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 5 maps from 1901 on.
- 1827Doylestown is founded
DoylestownOH
Photo: Will Maupin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
3,085
2025 Census estimate · +1.1% since 2020
Typical home
$284K
+3.5% in a year
Household income
$79K
median
Median age
40.9
years
Jobs based here
559
A commuter town
TownGrade
A
#101 of 987 in OH
Is Doylestown a good place to live?
Doylestown gives you more for your money than most places: a typical home costs about $284K, 3.9 years of the Wooster area’s $74K median household income. It grades A overall, 101st of 987 graded towns in Ohio. On the plus side, its schools rank ahead of 87% of Ohio towns. On hazard risk, just 64 of Ohio’s 1,718 towns do better. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line in Doylestown, against 9.1% in Ohio’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns.
What makes Doylestown stand out
Where Doylestown beats most towns.
A commuter town
92% of working residents leave Doylestown for work
Where Doylestown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
559jobs based in Doylestown
8%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Doylestown grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Doylestown is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 5% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA+Open →SchoolsAOpen →Jobs & income$79K median household income; 559 jobs based hereA−Open →Cost of livingBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.6 of 20; 4.9% of households have no car; 0.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →HealthAultman Orrville Hospital 10.2 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksC−Open →History2 notable people born hereB−Open →Civic life3.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 76 attractions →Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and 58 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Doylestown. Close and well known come first.
Big draw37 mi MuseumRock and Roll Hall of Fame580K visitors a year
Big draw19 mi MuseumPro Football Hall of Fame192K visitors a year
12 mi National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park3.0M visitors a year
Big draw36 mi Stadium & arenaProgressive Field
37 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Field
36 mi Stadium & arenaRocket ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pro Football Hall of Fame: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Progressive Field: Jsawczuk, Public domain · Huntington Bank Field: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Rocket Arena: Cards84664, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Doylestown: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Doylestown, and how to reach them.
PowerOhio Edison16.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterDoylestown Village PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offWadsworth Solid Waste Transfer Station, 4 miOpenStreetMap
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Wayne County Board of ElectionsWayne County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2020
ZIP code4423044230 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Doylestown.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
Very low risk in Doylestown, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 95% of U.S. communities.
5risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
Most of Doylestown’s workers commute out: the town has 0.5 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Doylestown for work: only 8% work in town. Doylestown’s average trip to work is 21 minutes. The top destinations are Wadsworth (9%), Norton (6%) and Orrville (5%).
8%work in town
| Doylestown | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 8.5% | 6.8% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Doylestown8%
Wadsworth9%
Norton6%
Orrville5%
Barberton5%
12 mi
median commute distance
559
jobs based in Doylestown
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 41% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Doylestown, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Doylestown has chilly winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Doylestown is 83°F.
29″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–37°
Spring39–59°
Summer60–81°
Fall43–62°
Oct 14
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade B
Doylestown earns a B for cost of living
The typical value, about $284K, is 15% below its February 2023 peak.
The typical Doylestown home is worth about $284,000, up 3.5% in a year, 15% above the Ohio typical home.
$284KZillow home value
| Doylestown | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $923 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 76% | 77% | 73% |
Typical home value
Doylestown$284K
Ohio$246K
Market temperature
6
days on market
104.7%
sale-to-list price
+3.5%
value change, 1 year
5
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Ohio overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (22% statewide). 34% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Doylestown.
40.9median age · OH 39.7
| Doylestown | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 34% | 24% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 21% | 20% | 18% |
DoylestownOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school32%
Some college15%
Associate’s13%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.6 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Doylestown | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.6% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.9% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.7% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.6% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.7% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.7% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.5% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.7% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.1% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.1% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.8% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.1% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.4% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.6% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,100, single groups can be off by several points
HealthB−
On CDC estimates, Doylestown is less healthy than 52% of U.S. towns
Doylestown beats the Ohio average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 33% of Doylestown adults sleep under 7 hours.
48%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Doylestown | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 38% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 17% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 38% | 35% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
5 better26 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Doylestown | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.2% | 8.3% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.7% | 11.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.6% | 8.7% |
Aultman Orrville Hospital
10.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
61st
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Doylestown
18pages on Doylestown
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Doylestown
University of Akron Wayne CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Orrville9 mi$7,723 in-state tuitionHerzing University-AkronUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Akron11.3 mi$13,450 tuitionUniversity of Akron Main CampusUniversity or college · Public · Akron12.1 mi$13,135 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Doylestown residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Ohio.
About Doylestown
Village in Ohio, United States
Doylestown is a village located atop the highest point in Wayne County, Ohio, United States. It is surrounded by Chippewa Township and located 13 miles (21 km) southwest of Akron. The village was founded in 1827 when William Doyle laid out a 40-lot town site at the crossing of two Native American trails on a hilltop. The population was 3,051 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
Questions about Doylestown
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Doylestown, OH a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Doylestown grades A overall, better than 91% of U.S. towns and #101 of 987 in Ohio. It grades B− for health and A for schools.
Is Doylestown, OH expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.
What is Doylestown, OH known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Edward Thomson Fairchild and Reaves H. Baysinger.