Wayland, OH

Is Wayland a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe6

Medium5

Low8

Other65

5 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape1

Child involved1

Assault0

Other3

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving a psychiatric evaluation was reported near Ellsworth Road at Carson's Landing. Police were on scene with a woman described as approximately 35 years old and about 6 feet 3 inches tall. Berlin unit 35 responded with mutual aid to Milton for this call.	Ellsworth Rd, Berlin Center, OH 44401	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call for an adult woman reporting chest pain and shortness of breath for about 20 minutes at a residence on Dover Road.	Gilbert Rd, Ravenna, OH 44266	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS respond to a medical emergency near Gilbert Road involving a 36-year-old woman with chest pain and shortness of breath that reportedly started about 20 minutes earlier. Her blood pressure is reported as 125 over 79.	Gilbert Rd, Ravenna, OH 44266	Medical Emergency
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving a 60-year-old woman with gallbladder issues and vomiting was reported near Woodland Avenue, Craig Beach, at the intersection of Davis and Grandview streets. Multiple mutual aid units were dispatched.	Woodland Ave, Lake Milton, OH 44429	Medical Emergency
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews from station 36 responded with unit 43 to a reported unattended fire near Pritchard Ohltown Road in the Newton Falls area, possibly involving a pile of wood and metal. The fire was reported east of a nearby address and north of Pritchard Ohltown Road, and it was unclear if it was contained.	Pritchard-Ohltown Rd, Newton Falls, OH 44444	Fire
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported unattended fire near a location on Pritchard-Ohltown Road. The caller and local police reported a possible pile of wood and metal burning east of a nearby address, and it was unclear if the fire was contained.	Pritchard-Ohltown Rd, Newton Falls, OH 44444	Fire
Jul 8, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders dispatched to Lundy's Lane near Grandview and Hercules for a man who fell and may have a broken right arm. Mutual aid requested for assistance.	Lundys Ln, Lake Milton, OH 44429	Medical Emergency
Jul 6, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units are sent back to the same location for a possible repeat medical emergency involving an unresponsive person reported earlier in the morning.	Griffith Rd, Ravenna, OH 44266	Medical Emergency
Jul 6, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews were sent to a home near Griffith Road in Ravenna for a possible medical emergency involving a person stuck in a bathroom who was not responding and might not be breathing.	Griffith Rd, Ravenna, OH 44266	Medical Emergency
Jul 4, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported trash fire along the side of a highway near Jersey Street, behind a nearby address. Station 800 was re-toned, and at least one unit responded directly to the scene.	Jersey St, Lake Milton, OH 44429	Fire

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Median Home Price

$353,751

Average Rent

$1,297

Vacancy Rate

8.4%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview of Wayland, OH

Wayland is a remote neighborhood in Ravenna, Ohio, with a median home price of $353,751, higher than most Ohio neighborhoods.

The community features medium to large single-family homes built mostly between 1970 and 1999, with some older homes from 1940 to 1969.

Family-FriendlyModerate IncomeMedium to Large Homes

Housing market and real estate character

Wayland’s housing stock is mostly owner-occupied medium to large single-family homes.

Owner Occupied Rate
Housing Age	Mostly built 1970-1999, some 1940-1969
Vacancy Rate	8.4
Housing Types	Medium to large single-family and mobile homes

What buyers will notice right away

Homes are mostly from the late 20th century with some older residences.

Vacancy rate is near the national median.

Families and Lifestyle

Wayland is a family-friendly neighborhood with strong community ties.

Good quality public schools support families.

Above-average safety and high home ownership rates.

Many families with school-aged children foster community.

Community Focused — Families value education and social support.

Occupational Mix — Manufacturing, management, clerical, and sales jobs are common.

Family-Friendly Rank in Ohio	Top 11.5%

Demographics and Culture

Per Capita Income
Child Poverty Rate	11.9
Ethnic Diversity	Predominantly White
Top Ancestries	German, English, Irish, Italian, Polish
Languages Spoken	English (97.6%), Italian, Polish