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Kirtland, OH


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Kirtland, Ohio

Kirtland, Ohio, in Lake county, is 2 miles SW of Mentor, Ohio (center to center) and 19 miles NE of Cleveland, Ohio. The people of the city are in the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan area. Kirtland has a population of 6,670.

The People and Families of Kirtland

In Kirtland, about 65% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Kirtland.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kirtland had a median family income of $76,062. Kirtland is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Kirtland isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce. Kirtland, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Kirtland residents, with $7,150. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Kirtland isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Kirtland Housing

In Kirtland, 87% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city has higher property taxes than most places in Ohio, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Kirtland, 95% of commuters drive to work. In Kirtland, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Kirtland Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Kirtland Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 7%Kirtland Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 8%Kirtland People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Kirtland Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 10%Kirtland Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Kirtland College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%Kirtland Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Kirtland, OH

Comparing Kirtland 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Senior Citizens66
Female Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use34
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes31
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime108

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