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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.
In Aurora, about 69% of adults are married. Aurora is considered a city for married couples and families.
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.
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.
The streets of Aurora are considered safe by both national and state standards.
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.
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.
Aurora strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 6% |  |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Aurora to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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