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Roaming Shores, OH


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Roaming Shores, Ohio

Roaming Shores, Ohio, in Ashtabula county, is 26 miles E of Mentor, Ohio (center to center) and 46 miles E of Cleveland, Ohio. The village is considered part of the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan area. Roaming Shores has a population of 1,239.

The People and Families of Roaming Shores

In Roaming Shores, about 72% of adults are married. Roaming Shores is considered a village for married couples and families.

Interestingly, the village is known for having more men than similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Roaming Shores had a median family income of $64,750. Roaming Shores is regarded in the state as a village where many of the people are well-off. The village has a large middle class. Roaming Shores finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Roaming Shores ($1,250). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Roaming Shores Housing

About 94% of housing units in Roaming Shores are owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Roaming Shores tends to be newer construction. People in the village pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Roaming Shores, 97% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Roaming Shores. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRoaming Shores Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Roaming Shores People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Roaming Shores Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Roaming Shores Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Roaming Shores, OH

Comparing Roaming Shores 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women75
Age of the Population78
Racial Diversity55
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes22
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11
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