The City of Ravenna is located in Northeast Ohio, approximately 18 miles east of Akron and 35 miles southeast of Cleveland.

Our location is one of our biggest strengths. Ravenna is centrally located in an area surrounded by major transportation modes and routes.

• Interstate 80 (Ohio Turnpike) - 5 miles to the north.
• Interstate 76 - 5 miles to the south.

Airport Access:

• Portage County Regional - 3 miles north
• Akron-Canton Regional (CAK) - 25 miles southwest
• Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) - 40 miles northwest
• Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) - 40 miles northwest

Other:

• Lake Erie - 35 miles north.
• Multiple railways pass through Ravenna and Portage County.

Ravenna prides itself on it's rich history and heritage. Founded in 1799 and developed throughout the 1800's, much of Ravenna's original downtown architecture remains today. In 1999, Ravenna invested $3 million in renovating and restoring the downtown area. Today, the community boasts a unique mix of old and new, with numerous industrial facilities thriving within the community.

Many communities are spending large amounts of money trying to re-create the historic look Ravenna already has. The big difference is Ravenna's architecture is authentic. When you stroll down Main Street you are not walking through a newly built imitation, you're visiting an authentic piece of American History. Ravenna is uniquely positioned to excel in the current trend toward returning to that "Main Street USA" feel.

Ravenna enjoys a diverse economy, with manufacturing, trade, services and government sharing nearly equal percentages in the overal economy. A combination of international companies as well as locally owned companies provide good opportunites for residents to work within the City. Ravenna's close proximity to Kent State University, Hiram University and Northeast Ohio University College of Medicine offers employers a wealth of highly skilled employees.

Ravenna is home to Robinson Memorial Hospital which is consistently rated as one of the top 99 places to work in Northeast Ohio. Robinson continues to expand not only on it's main campus but also with satellite facilities throughout Portage County.

Economic Mix:
Manufacturing - 14%
Trade - 12%
Services - 11%
Government - 14%

Major Employers:
General Electric, lamp manufacturing division (420 employees)
Parker Hannifin, plastic extrusions (320 employees)
Robinson Memorial Hospital (1600 Employees)
Smurfit-Stone, paper container manufacturing (136 employees)
Cherokee Glass, commercial glass design & installation (77 employees)
Giant Eagle,grocery (255 emloyees)
Saint Gobain, performance plastics (105 employees)
Paris Industries, healthcare linen service (266 employees)
Sirna & Sons, produce (183 employees)
Record Publishing, news publications (124 employees)
Allen Aircraft, aircraft parts production (92 employees)

Higher Education opportunities within or near Ravenna: 

Kent State University
University of Akron
Hiram College
Northeast Ohio Universities College of Medicine
Bohecker College

Public Education:

Ravenna City Public Schools consist of the following:

• Five Elementary Schools (grades K-5)
• Brown Middle School (grades 6 - 8)
• Ravenna High School (grades 9-12)
• Maplewood Career Center (Vocational studies)

Housing:

The City of Ravenna offers a wide range of housing options. Many quality century homes exist throughout the City, some completely restored to their original glory. Others are gems in the rough waiting for the right owner to give them new life. For those who prefer new construction, a number of new developments in all price ranges exist in and around Ravenna. And for those who prefer something smaller or with less maintenance, numerous condominiums, townhouses and apartments are also available.