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Sandusky, OH


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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.

The People and Families of Sandusky

In Sandusky, about 44% of adults are married. In Sandusky, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Sandusky.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sandusky had a median family income of $37,749.

Political Inclinations

Sandusky folks tended to give their money ($12,550) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Sandusky Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Sandusky that were owner-occupied was 56%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Sandusky, 95% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

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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