We wish to extend to you a warm welcome to Bryan, perhaps the finest small town in the State of Ohio. For many decades, Bryan has been a community at the center of life in Northwestern Ohio…

Perhaps Bryan’s greatest asset is its ability to combine the friendliness and charm of a small town with the conveniences of a large city. Located in the heart of the industrial Midwest, Bryan is just minutes from Michigan and Indiana – truly at the center of the country’s economic growth. These elements, along with a strong school system, booming downtown shopping district, and extensive park system, combine to make life in Bryan very appealing.

Of great aesthetic appeal to visitors and residents alike is Williams County Courthouse, located on the square in downtown Bryan. Originally built in 1888, it underwent an extensive beautification project in 1978 and now combines ornate 19th century architecture with modern fixtures. Progress and tradition co-exist in the business district that surrounds the Courthouse Square. There is ample parking and a wide variety of merchants featuring local businesses and national chain stores.

Indeed, commitment to the betterment of their community is a quality that all Bryan residents possess. And their hard work has certainly paid off as Bryan was ranked 30th in Norman Crampton’s book The 100 Best Small Towns in America.
"Tree City USA" is a continually evolving community that is always glad to see a new face. Welcome to Bryan!

*By Author Norman Crampton in his Book "100 Best Small Towns in America"

 

Award Winning Parks System
Modern 43,000 Sq. Ft. YMCA
With Indoor Pool & Running Track
Beautiful / Historic Downtown
Tree City U.S.A.
City Band Concerts (Summer)
Downtown Shopping
Strong Industrial Base
Imagination Station
Bryan Jubilee On the Square
Amtrak Station
Strong School System
And Much, Much More……

 

BRYAN DEMOGRAPHICS

At the Top of Ohio
In Position, People & Progress

Major Highways: State Routes 15 and 34
U.S. Routes 6 and 127

Ohio Turnpike I-80/90 – 10 mi

Nearest Major Cities / Distance:
Toledo, OH - 50 miles
Ft. Wayne, IN - 55 miles

COMMUNICATIONS

Local Telephone Service: Verizon
Long Distance Service: AT&T
Area Code: 419
Internet Service: Several Providers

TAXES

Local Income: 1.5%
1.8% Effective 1/1/06
State Income: .743 - 7.5%
Real Property: $48.72/$1000
Valuation: 35%
Personal Property: $65.30/$1000
Valuation: 25%
Inventory: $65.30/$1000
Valuation: 25%
Excess Capacity: .8 MGD

UTILITIES AND SERVICE DATA

Natural Gas: Ohio Gas Company
Electric Power: Bryan Municipal Utilities
Water Service: Bryan Municipal Utilties
Source: Wells
Treatment Type:
Excess Capacity: 3 MGD
Sewage Treatment Supplier: City of Bryan
Treatment Type: activated sludge

TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES

Truck Lines: 21 different lines
Local Airport: Williams Co. - .2 miles
Runway Length: 5000 feet
Major Airport: Toledo Express - 30 miles
Detroit Metro – 75 miles
Railroads: Norfolk & Southern, Amtrak-Bryan
Parcel Service: UPS, RPS, Burlington, & Federal Express

POPULATION INFORMATION

Williams County = 39,188
City of Bryan = 8,333

 

CENSUS

Population
Total = 36,956 100.0%
Urban = 12,647 34.2%
Rural = 24,309 65.8%
Male = 18,147 49.1%
Female = 18,809 50.9%

Families
Total = 10,320 100.0%
Married Couple = 8,879 = 86.0%
With Children = 4,464 = 43.3%
Male Householder/No Spouse = 384 = 3.7%
With Children = 259 = 2.5%
Female Householder/No Spouse = 1,057 = 10.2%
With Children = 714 = 6.9%
Persons Per Household = 3.12

Households
Total = 13,807
Persons in Households = 36,573
Persons Per Household = 2.65

Housing Units
Total = 14,745 = 100.0%
Occupied = 13,807 = 93.6%
Owner-Occupied = 10,637 = 72.1%
Median Value = $48,200
Renter-Occupied = 3,170 = 21.5%
Median Contract Rent = $245

Education Attainment
Persons 25 Years & Over = 23,340 = 100.0%
Less Than 9th Grade = 1,672 = 7.2%
9th to 12th Grade = 3,908 = 16.7%
High School Graduate = 17,760 = 76.1%
High School Graduate Only = 14,376 = 61.6%
Associate Degree Only = 1,298 = 5.6%
Bachelor’s Degree Only = 1,454 = 6.2%
Graduate of Professional Degree = 632 = 2.7%