Woodsfield, OH

Woodsfield is a small town located in Summit County, Ohio. The population was 2,812 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Akron- Canton metropolitan area.

The town was founded in 1814 and named for its location in the woods near a spring. The first settler was Ebenezer Woods. The town grew slowly until the late 1800s when it began to experience rapid growth as a result of its proximity to Akron and Canton. By 1900, Woodsfield had reached its peak population of 3,000 residents. However, due to the Great Depression and other factors, the population declined by half by 1950 and has since remained relatively stable at around 2,800 residents.

Today, Woodsfield is primarily an agricultural community with a small business district along Main Street. The primary economic drivers are agriculture (particularly dairy farming), manufacturing (including furniture production), and tourism (primarily related to nearby Akron). There are also several service businesses located in Woodsfield including a bank, pharmacy, restaurant/bar/nightclubs, hair salon/spa, and car dealership.

Real estate in Woodsfield is dominated by single-family homes with modest acreages (~40 acres) typical of rural communities in Ohio. There are also a few multi-family units (~10 units) scattered throughout the town but they are generally limited to older neighborhoods near downtown or on busy streets near schools or commercial areas. Home prices range from $100K to $300K with an average price of $175K according to recent sales data compiled by Zillow .