Chardon, OH

Chardon, Ohio

Chardon, Ohio, in Geauga county, is 10 miles E of Mentor, Ohio (center to center) and 29 miles E of Cleveland, Ohio. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan area. Chardon contains a population of approximately 5,156.

The People and Families of Chardon

In Chardon, about 55% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Chardon, which is home to many people who live alone.

The village has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chardon had a median family income of $57,845. The typical family in Chardon is better off than most in Ohio. The village has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Chardon. Interestingly, lots of people in the village have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Chardon, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Chardon favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $12,060. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.

Chardon Housing

Chardon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 60% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the village are newer than those found in most places. Chardon, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Ohio, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.

Commuting

In Chardon, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 15%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 16%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 17%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Chardon, OH

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes

Chardon Almanac

Chardon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Chardon Public Libraries

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Chardon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Chardon residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Chardon, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Chardon Hospitals

UHHS GEAUGA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
13207 RAVENNA RD
(440) 269-6000
Emergency Service: Yes

Chardon High Schools (2004)

CHARDON HIGH SCHOOL
151 CHARDON AVE
440-285-4057
Serves 1,111 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

Chardon Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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