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Aurora, Ohio

Introduction to 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.

Aurora History

The development of modern day Aurora began around 1799. At that time, it was part of the Connecticut Western Reserve. A former Revolutionary War soldier, Capt. Ebenezer Sheldon, was the first white man to settle in this area. He built the first log cabin with the help of Elias Harmon. The Cleveland - Warren Road was constructed in 1802. The village of Aurora was incorporated in 1929 and Lee Gould became its first mayor. It was reincorporated as a city in 1971.

Aurora and nearby Attractions

  • Tinker's Creek State Nature Preserve
  • Six Flags Worlds of Adventure
  • South Chagrin Reservation
  • Aurora Historical Museum
  • Sea World Ohio
  • Liberty Park

Things To Do In Aurora

You can visit the Aurora Historical Society Museums while staying in the city of Aurora. The Geauga Lake and Wildwater Kingdom and Geauga Lake Park are worth visiting. You can also visit the Aurora Center Historic District. The Melco Lake, Walden Lake, Sunny Lake, and Colebrook Lake are nearby.

Aurora Transportation

The nearest airport is Cuyahoga County Airport.

Aurora Higher Education

Facilities for higher education are offered by Kent State University - Main Campus, University of Akron - Main Campus, Case Western Reserve University, John Carroll University, and several other colleges and universities.

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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