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Sandusky, OH


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Sandusky, Ohio

Introduction to Sandusky, Ohio

Sandusky, Ohio, in Erie county, is 27 miles W of Lorain, Ohio (center to center) and 46 miles E of Toledo, Ohio. There are 27,844 residents in the city.

Sandusky History

Originally, Sandusky was inhabited by the Seneca Native Americans. In fact, the area derived its name from an Indian term meaning "cold water". However, some also believe it was named after a Polish fur trader called Antoni Sadowski or Jacob Sodowsky. The Fort Sandusky was built around 1794. The area was first settled in by whites in 1816.

Sandusky and nearby Attractions

  • Cedar Point
  • Erie Sand Barrens State Nature Preserve
  • Cedar Point Amusement Park
  • Merry-Go-Round Museum

Things To Do In Sandusky

Visitors can pay a visit to the Sandusky Boat Ramp, where boat launching facilities are available. The city also has several parks and playgrounds such as Huron Park, Facer Park, Churchwell Park (MacArthur), Schaeffer Park, and Washington Park. In addition, Sandusky offers facilities for ice skating, picnic shelter, swimming, skateboarding, volleyball, and golfing.

Sandusky Transportation

Air transportation is available from Lorain County Regional Airport.

Sandusky Higher Education

Ohio Business College, Lorain County Community College, and Oberlin College offer higher studies to the citizens of Sandusky.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophySandusky Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophySandusky Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Sandusky Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Sandusky Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 19%Sandusky Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Sandusky, OH

Comparing Sandusky 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
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens86
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population75
Racial Diversity610
Well-Paid Single Women46
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better33
Median Family Income23
College Educated Adults15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work79
Public Transportation Use36
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents96
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime41
Low Property Crime21

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