Wauseon, OH

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The city of Wauseon was named after a Potawatomi Native American who lived in the area before the founding of the state of Ohio.

Wauseon is a small town to the west of Toledo, right off of Interstate 80. It's Fulton County's seat and has 7,332 people according to the 2010 U.S. Census. This rural town is home to a tight knit community that welcomes newcomers in with open arms, offering wonderful housing options, close to several amenities that make this area an inviting place to set up roots or set up shop.

Moving to Wauseon

Wauseon is a small and friendly community, with a majority of the residents owning their homes over renting them. As such, the amount of rentals on the market fluctuates throughout the year. Since this area has a strong community, churches, and small business support, many residents fall in love with the area. The low housing prices of the area also help people move from renting to buying, further affecting the supply.

When you plan on moving to an apartment rental in Wauseon, it pays to visit the area ahead of time and start networking with community members. That way, you get connections to the private landlords in the area and you'll be quickly notified when places for rent in Wauseon hit the market. Be diligent in your search for apartments and it will pay off when you find the apartment of your dreams. It may take some time talking with people, watching notice boards at local businesses, and luck, but once you get a place here you'll get access to a 1 bedroom apartment in a lovely historic home, or a complete house for the price of a big city apartment.

Neighborhoods in Wauseon

Wauseon does not have any distinct neighborhoods, due to its relatively small size. But is a great location if you're interested in the great outdoors and agriculture. There's a lot of land in this area for gardening and landscaping, so being out and enjoying nature makes up most of the recreational opportunities in this area. Mom-and-pop businesses are also thriving here, which you can see as you walk around downtown to get everywhere. Downtown is the "place to be," but the outskirts of this area are where you'll find a bevy of different housing options that might suit your vast desires or home requirements.

This small community has a good layout for walking or biking, so the only thing you'll need your vehicle for is traveling from town to town.

Living in Wauseon

Wauseon holds community events on a regular basis, so you have many opportunities to get out and meet the neighbors. Many of your neighbors are commuters, as the local employment opportunities are mostly geared towards agriculture and the retail industry. The Northwest State Community College is nearby, so be aware of different neighbors.

The Wauseon Public Library hosts book discussion groups, author signings, and also provides free Wi-Fi for the community. These groups help you meet with fellow book hounds, as well as enjoying plenty of great books from the collection. Wauseon isn't the type of community where you just rent for awhile and go away. It's the type of place where you fall in love with the community, the people, and the beautiful natural vistas that surround you. The housing market continues to stay affordable, so rental prices for apartments for rent should not fluctuate the way a big city's would. Although you're located a good distance away from Toledo, you can still commute to take advantage of the job opportunities in that area. Easy highway access gets you into work and back home with a minimum of hassle, outside of the normal rush hour frustration that is much less severe than in other big city areas.