Medina County Administration

Medina County is in north central Ohio conveniently located between the larger metropolitan areas of Cleveland and Akron providing residents a vast array of recreational, cultural and entertainment activities. The county contains approximately 425 square miles with a current estimated population of 182,470. Medina County was formed in 1812 from a portion of Portage County but did not officially organize until 1818. Medina County celebrated its bicentennial year in 2018 commemorating its industrial and agricultural roots. The largest city in the County, in terms of population, is Brunswick with an estimated 2017 population of 34,867. The City of Medina (County Seat) had an estimated population of 26,190 and the City of Wadsworth had approximately 23,476. In addition to these three cities, Medina County is made up of six villages and seventeen townships. Medina County is characterized by being the tenth fastest growing county in Ohio due to the great educational systems, low unemployment rates, and high quality of life. Many communities within Medina County have received designations as great places to live, work and visit. The City of Medina received designation as “Best Hometown” from the Ohio Magazine for 2018–2019 and in the past Medina County cities, townships, and villages have been designated as “Ohio’s 20 Safest Cities” by Safewise, “Top 100 Places to Live” by Money Magazine, “15 Best Small Towns to Visit in Ohio” by The Crazy Tourist, and “20 Ohio Small Towns You Should be Spending Time in This Fall” by Scene. Each city, township, and village in Medina County offers its own unique shopping, dining, and entertainment experience. Whether you eat at one of the Public Square restaurants in the City of Medina or visit an antique store in one of the villages or townships, there is something for everyone in Medina County. Medina County offers both suburban and rural areas with many new housing developments, farmhouses, and Victorian style homes that provide options