Roaming Shores, OH

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 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):

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

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

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
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

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

Roaming Shores Almanac

Roaming Shores Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Roaming Shores Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Roaming Shores, 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

Roaming Shores Colleges

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