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Vermilion, OH


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Vermilion, Ohio

Vermilion, Ohio, in Erie county, is 9 miles W of Lorain, Ohio (center to center) and 35 miles W of Cleveland, Ohio. There are an estimated 10,927 people in the city.

The People and Families of Vermilion

In Vermilion, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vermilion had a median family income of $57,311. Vermilion has more than its share of wealthy families and people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,750) in Vermilion. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Vermilion Housing

Approximately 75% of housing in Vermilion is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Vermilion, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Vermilion Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Vermilion, OH

Comparing Vermilion 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
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men78
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens44
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income79
People in Middle Class or Better78
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home67
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use45
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Rents52
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime43

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