Peninsula, OH

Peninsula, Ohio

Peninsula, Ohio, in Summit county, is 11 miles N of Akron, Ohio (center to center) and 19 miles SE of Cleveland, Ohio. There are an estimated 602 people in the village.

The People and Families of Peninsula

In Peninsula, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Peninsula had a median family income of $73,125. Peninsula has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Peninsula living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the village. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Peninsula. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the village, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($11,810) in Peninsula. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Peninsula.

Peninsula Housing

Approximately 77% of housing in Peninsula is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the village than you'll find in other villages. Property taxes are a bit high in Peninsula, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Peninsula, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Peninsula, OH

Comparing Peninsula 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
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

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
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Peninsula Almanac

Peninsula Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Peninsula Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Peninsula, 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

Peninsula Public Libraries

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Peninsula High Schools (2004)

WOODRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
4440 QUICK RD
330-929-3191
Serves 544 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Peninsula Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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