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Sheffield Lake, OH


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Sheffield Lake, Ohio

Sheffield Lake, Ohio, in Lorain county, is 4 miles NE of Lorain, Ohio (center to center) and 21 miles W of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is included in the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 9,371 people lived in Sheffield Lake.

The People and Families of Sheffield Lake

In Sheffield Lake, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sheffield Lake had a median family income of $55,078.

Political Inclinations

Sheffield Lake residents donated more money ($250) to Ralph Nader than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Sheffield Lake Housing

An estimated 80% of living spaces in Sheffield Lake are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Sheffield Lake, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Sheffield Lake Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Sheffield Lake, OH

Comparing Sheffield Lake 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 Population78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men67
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Age of the Population55
Female Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity48
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use67
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home46
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Affordability of Rents53
Housing Recently Built58
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime76

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