Wayne County
Located 60 miles southwest of Cleveland and 35 miles west of Akron and Canton, Wayne County offers a unique balance of small-town living with access to urban amenities. Wayne County prides itself on its rich agricultural heritage and is home to the nation’s largest ag-bioscience research facility. Wayne County’s vibrant, international manufacturing community continues to grow due to low costs, cooperative governments, and market access. Wayne County’s strength as a place to do business is underscored by its perennial rankings as a top-performing micropolitan by organizations including POLICOM and Site Selection Magazine.
Equipped to meet your needs
116,000+ PEOPLE
Living in Wayne County
42,000+ workers
in the robust workforce of Wayne County
60-MINUTE DRIVE
from Cleveland
#10
Best performing micropolitan’s
in the country (Site Selection Magazine, 2024)
#3
Manufacturing Growth in Ohio
20% BELOW
Cost of living is 20 percent below the national average
#1
Dairy/milk producers in the state
#3
Ranked agricultural economy in the state
Recent Economic Development Achievements
Welch Packaging Group, Inc.
Apostolic Christian Village
Certified Angus Beef
Daisy Brand | Wooster
Farmers State Bank | Rittman
The Apple Creek Banking Co.
Wayne County Schools Career Center
Wooster Community Hospital
Notable Higher Ed. / Vocational Training Institutions
Wayne County Schools Career Center
Notable Employers
