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Huron, Ohio, in Erie county, is 19 miles W of Lorain, Ohio (center to center) and 45 miles W of Cleveland, Ohio. There are an estimated 7,958 people in the city.
In Huron, about 62% of adults are married.
In 2000, Huron had a median family income of $68,625. Huron has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Huron living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Huron, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,475) in Huron. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 73% of housing in Huron is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Property taxes are a bit high in Huron, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Huron, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Huron strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 11% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Huron to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):
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