The Village of Garrettsville is a great place to live, work or visit. Located only 45 minutes away from most metropolitan areas in northeastern Ohio, Garrettsville offers residents and visitors rural charm and city conveniences. Garrettsville is a village in Portage County, part of the Akron Metropolitan Statistical Area (approximately 30 miles). Furthermore, the area is a short distance from the Youngstown-Warren-Boardman Metropolitan Statistical Area (18 miles) offering additional employment and conveniences.
Akron is the fifth-largest city in the State of Ohio and is the seat of Summit County. The Akron Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) covers Summit and Portage counties. The city is within a 500-mile radius of 57% of the U.S. population, 55% of all U.S. manufacturing plants, and 60% of the U.S. effective buying power. Additionally, Akron is home to other modes of transportation, including Akron-Canton Regional Airport, serving nearly 2 million passengers a year.