RANK #385 / 1001 NAT · #31 / 49 OH · POP 92,385
1YR FORECAST: +2.1%
5YR OUTLOOK: +30%
Historic Schoenbrunn Village, Ohio's first Protestant settlement, offers a glimpse into the past, reflecting the county's rich Native American and Moravian heritage. Located in east-central Ohio, Tuscarawas County is approximately a 90-minute drive from major cities like Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Columbus. The county's landscape features rolling hills and the Tuscarawas River, providing a scenic backdrop for outdoor activities. Residents and visitors can explore the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail for hiking, biking, and paddling, or enjoy local parks such as Tuscora Park in New Philadelphia, known for its vintage amusement rides. Life in Tuscarawas County appeals to families and retirees, with a community known for its friendly atmosphere. Public schools in the county generally perform above the state average. The local economy is diverse, with a strong presence in manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare. Recent economic developments indicate growth in various sectors, including advanced manufacturing and industries supporting the electric vehicle market. Local initiatives focus on workforce development to align education with industry demands.
Tuscarawas County is one of 145 U.S. counties in this market profile — weaker than typical on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of +7.2% runs above the profile's typical +4.9%.
See all 145 Heartland Steady Growth counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Below-average climate & terrain
Above national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 8.6x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Natural Gas Processing and Fractionation Plant
Kinder Morgan, MarkWest, The Energy and Minerals Group (EMG)
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$1,000M | Proposed |
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New Production Facility
Schaeffler
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$27M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
With a Boom Town Index score of 61/100, Tuscarawas County sits in the upper half of all 1001 ranked counties. and median household income stands at $65,044 — indicators that suggest solid fundamentals even if it's not among the fastest-growing counties in OH.
By national standards, Tuscarawas County is quite affordable. Homes here have a median value of $185,400, and the income-to-home-value ratio of 0.35 is well above the U.S. average — especially with median rent at just $908/month. Residents can generally buy a home without being cost-burdened.
Population and employment in Tuscarawas County are both close to flat — population -0.2% YoY and jobs -0.4%. Home values shifted +7.2% over the past 12 months. A steady-state county, neither expanding quickly nor shrinking.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 2.71% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Tuscarawas County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.
Home values climbed +7.2% year-over-year, which is a solid pace of appreciation. The median home in Tuscarawas County is now valued at $185,400. That kind of growth typically reflects sustained demand rather than speculative frenzy.