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Since its admittance to the Union in 1803, Ohio's central geographic location has proved to be a vital link between the Northeast states and the rest of the country's western and southern expanses.

Today, Ohio's largest employment sector remans trade and transportation followed by health care and education, federal employment, professional and hi-tech services, and manufacturing.

With a strong diversity in its population, a varied economy based on both agriculture and industrial manufacturing, and a mix of rural and urban populations with affordable housing - Ohio remains the true crossroads of America

Ohio is usually ranked in top 10 lists for largest economies and best business climates of all 50 US states, attracting almost 60 major corporations to take up headquarters within the state — including Procter & Gamble (Cincinnati), Goodyear Tire & Rubber (Akron), AK Steel (West Chester Township), Abercrombie & Fitch (New Albany), and Wendy's (Columbus).

Ohio quality-of-life statistics

Demographics : (Ohio Census Data)
Major cities: Columbus (capital), Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Dayton
Population : 11,478,006
White : 85.1%
Black, African American : 11.9%
Hispanic : 2.3%
High school graduates : 83%
Bachelor's degree or higher : 21.1%
Average household income: $43,371

Cost of Living: Sperling's Best Places - Ohio - Compared to the rest of the country, Ohio's cost of living is 17.88% lower than the U.S. average.

Property Taxes : Ohio Tax Climate - Ranks 25th highest nationally, with property taxes collected totaling $981 per capita.

Personal Income Taxes: Ohio collects income taxes from its residents at 9 rates ranging from 0.587 to 5.925 depending upon income earned and filing status. Ohio residents are required to file taxes using forms IT 1040 or IT 1040EZ by April 15.

Housing & Real Estate Overview : also see Zillow - Ohio Real Estate
Home ownership rate : 69.1%
Average home price : $167,100
Average travel time to work : 21.9 minutes

Schools : see Ohio Department of Education

Weather : Summers are generally hot and humid throughout the state while winters are cold, with heavy precipitation caused by lake effect snows, especially near the southeastern Lake Erie shore.

Crime : see Ohio Crime Statistics

also see -> Ohio Taxes | Ohio Eviction Laws | Ohio Outlets

Ohio Fall Foliage | Ohio Tourist Attractions | Ohio Wineries

Christmas in Ohio | Ohio Kids Party Locations

More about relocating to Ohio around the Web:

Living in Ohio - The official State of Ohio portal with guides to home buying, taxes, vehicle registration, senior resources, health care & hospitals, schools & child care, weather facts.

Moving to Columbus - Official city guide with links to city services and utilities, health care and hospitals, business and tourism information.

Moving to Cincinnati USA - Local chamber of commerce portal with facts and information on schools, housing, neighborhoods, business startups, a searchable database of job resources, and free newcomers packet.

Moving to Cleveland Survival Guide - Cleveland Clinic employee guide, with helpful and comprehensive information for anyone planning a move to the city with details on local transportation and city services, travel time from the suburbs, links to apartment brokers and real estate, contact information for schools and child care, shopping, tourism, nearby attractions and more. In PDF format, Adobe Reader required.

City of Akron - Links - One-stop browsing for links to information on neighborhoods and area guides, schools and city services, job listings, sports teams, entertainment venues, weather facts.

Ohio real estate, apartments & job classifieds:

Cincinnati : Enquirer
Cleveland : Plain Dealer
Columbus : Dispatch