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Aurora, OH


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Aurora, Ohio

Aurora, Ohio, in Portage county, is 18 miles NE of Akron, Ohio (center to center) and 22 miles SE of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is considered part of the Akron metropolitan area. Aurora has a population of 13,556.

The People and Families of Aurora

In Aurora, about 69% of adults are married. Aurora is considered a city for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Aurora had a median family income of $78,876. Aurora is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Aurora finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Aurora is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that the city is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Aurora ($27,325). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Aurora are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Aurora Housing

About 82% of housing units in Aurora are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Aurora pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Aurora, 93% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

Aurora strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 6%Aurora Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Aurora Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 8%Aurora Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 9%Aurora College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Aurora Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%Aurora Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Aurora People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Aurora Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Aurora, OH

Comparing Aurora to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women99
Senior Citizens66
Male Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity38

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults910
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times32
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes31
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime109

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