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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Ravenna.

What You Should Know About Ravenna, OH

Ravenna is a very small town with a population of almost 12,000. It is located about 15 miles to the northeast of Akron in Portage County, Ohio. This quaint community was founded in 1799. The East Main Street Historic District in Ravenna has some buildings that are over a century old. Famous sites include the historical landmark John F. Byer House along with Cotton Corners.

The Portage County Historical Society helps maintain many of the older homes in downtown Ravenna and offers tours and events.

What To Do in Ravenna, OH

Ravenna is in a good area to enjoy the outdoors by visiting the West Branch State Park for a picnic, hike, or jog at the Triangle Lake Bog State Nature Preserve. Antique shoppers may find a treasure at the AAA 1-76 Antique Mall. Wine tasting is offered at the West Main Street Winery. Golfers will enjoy playing golf at the Windmill Lakes Golf Club. The Birdie Shack is an entertainment center with mini-golf.

Working in Ravenna, OH

City-Data reports that the most common industries offering jobs in Ravenna are health care (8.5%), education (7.9%), hospitality (6.0%), construction (5.2%), metal products (4.9%), plastics/rubber products (4.9%), and public administration (4.5%).

The common occupations in Ravenna include production workers (8.2%), metal or plastics workers (6.8%), maintenance workers (4.6%), salespeople (4.4%), laborers (3.7%), managers (3.5%), and materials/labor dispatchers (3.3%).

The median household income in Ravenna is $36,087, which is about $14,000 less than the statewide median household income and $19,000 less than the national median income.

Ravenna, OH Neighborhoods

Ravenna is located in the part of Ohio, including Akron, Cleveland, and Canton. It is a rural choice for those who prefer a small-town lifestyle. Here are the neighborhoods in Ravenna with the highest-priced homes.

• Lynn Road and New Milford Road: Median Home Price is Area is $194,647.
• Shalersville: Median Home Price is Area is $151,086.
• City Center: Median Home Price is Area is $110,119.
• Lovers Lane and North Freedom Street: Median Home Price is Area is $105,857.
• Charlestown and Augerburg: Median Home Price is Area is $92,825.

Ravenna, OH School District

The Ravenna School District has seven public schools. There is one school offering early childhood education, four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

Private Schools: The Ravenna Christian School is the only private school in the town. It offers classes for students in Pre-K to fourth grade.

Colleges and Universities: In Ravenna, there is the Fortis College. It is a private college with a two-year program. The nearest public college with a four-year program is Kent State. It is in Kent, Ohio, which is only six miles away. Another nearby school is Hiram University, in Hiram, Ohio, 12 miles from Ravenna. There are plenty of colleges in Akron, including the University of Akron. Akron is only 16 miles away.

Moving to Ravenna, OH Resource Guide

If Ravenna is going to be your new home, here are some contacts that will help you get the things new residents need when they move to the area.

Driver's License and Vehicle Registration: Get an Ohio driver's license and get Ohio license plates by registering your vehicles at the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). The local BMV office is found at 444 S Meridian Street in Ravenna.

Electricity: Provided by Ohio Edison First Energy.

Natural Gas: Provided by either Constellation Energy under a voluntary opt-in program negotiated by the City of Ravenna or by Direct Energy

Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Services: Provided by the City of Ravenna Utilities Department

Trash Pickup and Recycling Services: Provided by the Portage County Solid Waste District

Municipal Government: The municipal office for the City of Ravenna is located at 10 Park Way in Ravenna. It is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Parks & Recreation Department manages the three public parks of Chestnut Hills, Havre's Woods, and John Tontimonia. It also manages the Ravenna Athletic Center. This is a 7,500-square-foot fitness center that has exercise machines, free weights, an indoor track, bicycling equipment, and offers group classes. There is a hiking/biking trail that goes from Ravenna to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Ravenna, OH Housing

Ravenna's homes have a median price of $99,600. About half (49.2%) are owner-occupied. The median rent for a home is $657, which is $86 lower than the rents found in other cities and about $300 lower than the median rent for all of America.

The median age in Ravenna is 40 years old. This is just one year older than the median age in Ohio of 39 years old. The cost of living in Ravenna is 5% lower than the rest of Ohio and 14% lower than the median cost in other American cities.

The modestly-priced homes and the low cost of living make Ravenna an attractive place for those wanting to buy a home and raise a family in a rural, small-town setting.