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Sheffield, Ohio

Sheffield, Ohio, in Lorain county, is 3 miles N of Elyria, Ohio (center to center) and 21 miles W of Cleveland, Ohio. The village has a population of 2,949.

The People and Families of Sheffield

In Sheffield, about 68% of adults are married. Lots of Sheffield people are married off. Large households are normal in the village.

Approximately 9% of Sheffield is non-white. No single racial group represents Sheffield, a village where diversity is valued.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sheffield had a median family income of $66,136. People in Sheffield generally have good earning power. The village has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Sheffield than most places. The village enjoys an educated population.

Sheffield Housing

Owners occupy 88% of the housing units in Sheffield. The average age of the housing in the village is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Sheffield, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Sheffield Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Sheffield Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Sheffield Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Sheffield People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Sheffield Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Sheffield Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Sheffield College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Sheffield, OH

Comparing Sheffield 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
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men98
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Age of the Population68
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
People Living Alone11
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