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Ravenna, Ohio is a small city located in the northeast corner of the state with a population of 8,361 according to the 2019 U.S. Census Bureau. Despite its size, Ravenna ranks high among cities and towns throughout Ohio on various BestPlaces categories. According to the analysis, Ravenna rated highly in education, housing affordability, quality of life, and job markets compared to other cities its size. Education scores for Ravenna were particularly impressive with academic performance and test scores both above average for similar sized communities in Ohio. Additionally, Ravenna ranked highly for housing affordability with an index score of 86 out of 100 possible points indicating that living expenses are lower than most other areas around the state. Quality of life was also higher than many other towns near it with an index score of 74 out of 100 points; this rating likely reflects Ravenna's close proximity to major highways and larger cities such as Akron and Cleveland providing access to amenities not found in smaller towns. Finally, job market rankings were very good with an employment growth rate slightly higher than average at 1.6%, while unemployment was below 5% according to BestPlaces data from 2018-2019. All these factors combined make Ravenna an attractive place to live and work for those who live in or plan to move to northeast Ohio.

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