The second-largest city in Wayne County, Orrville still isn't known for being a metropolis, even if it has come a long way since its founding in the 19th century. "The big news right now is that our Dairy Queen's been closed for renovations, and we're excited for it to open again," says Mayor Matthew Plybon. "But when I was growing up, it was just us in the middle of cornfields." Today, Orrville is known for a thriving manufacturing industry alongside approachable real estate prices and natural beauty.
Most Orrville homes sit on modest sized and easy to maintain lots.
The J.M, Smucker Co, a leading producer of a variety of foods, is headquartered in Orrville
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Homes are priced significantly below the national median
Wayne County has the highest number of dairy farms in the state, making companies like Prairie Farms among the top employers in the area. The J.M. Smucker Company has also been a major job creator since its founding in 1897. The manufacturing and distribution industries have the biggest impact on the city's economy.
The median price for single-family homes in Orrville is in the low $200,000s—nearly half the national median price. The city's southern end is known for early-to-midcentury Cape Cods and American Foursquares, while ranch-style homes are popular west of North Crown Hill Road. The homes surrounding Hilltop Park are traditional-style homes built in the late 20th century.
SmithFoods is one of the largest employers in Orrville.
Ranch-style homes make for easy living in Orrville.
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Swim or play baseball at Orr Park
Located in the city's center, Orr Park is a 40-acre public green space with athletic facilities, a dog park and the Orr Pool. The Heartland Trail offers nearly 6 miles of paved walkways through farmlands and wooded areas as far north as Marshallville. In 2026, construction will finish on an extension of the trail into Clinton. "Keeping up with our parks is important to the local quality of life," says Plybon.
In the summer, Orrville residents flock to Orr Pool in Orr Park.
Orr Park features several baseball fields where Orrville little league and school teams play.
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Locally owned diners like Dravenstott's
Locally owned restaurants and retail establishments fill historic brick buildings on Main Street, attracting people from the smaller towns in the surrounding area. "We don't have a lot of chains in town," says Plybon. "But we still see a lot of the surrounding community coming to get groceries and go shopping." Dravenstotts Restaurant is a local institution serving everything from burgers to shrimp since 1969.
Route 57 turns into Orrville's Main Street which is home to the the city's public amenities, shops, and restaurants.
Dravenstott's, an Orrville staple, has been serving the community for over 40 years.
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Schools with an eye for athletics
Orrville City School District has a B grade from Niche and serves the area with three public schools, including Orrville High School, which is rated as the second-best public high school in Wayne County. "We've had several state championships for basketball and football over the years," says Plybon. "We're the hometown of Bobby Knight, who admittedly had a different style than our coaches today." Wayne College is active in the area and has a student body of around 1,500 undergraduates.
The Orrville School District is home to the Red Riders.
Students can partricipate in a variety of athletic programs at Orrville High School—rated B+ from Niche.
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Celebrate independence at Fire in the Sky
Local cultural institutions include the Orrville Historical Society, the Smith Orr Homestead and the Orrville Railroad Heritage Society. Every Independence Day kicks off with the Fire In The Sky Celebration, a parade that includes marching bands, floats and classic cars and culminates in a fireworks display.
Smith Orr Homestead offers free tours of the historical home of Judge Smith Orr.
The Orrville Railroad Heritage Society preserves the reason of the town's existence, the railroad.
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A quick drive east of Wooster
State Route 57 runs through the middle of the city, leading to Interstate 76 in the north. Akron is about 30 miles northeast, while Wooster is 14 miles west. Cleveland and the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport are both about an hour north. The Aultman Orrville Hospital is a 25-bed hospital with emergency services and a birthing center. The average annual snowfall is comparable with the Ohio average.
Important to know
According to FBI statistics, Orrville's rates of violent and property-related crime have been on the decline since 2019.
Summers in Orrville are warm and humid, while winters are freezing and snowy.
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