Living in Candlewood Lake, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Candlewood Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Candlewood Lake has 1,053 residents with a median age of 62.4. The median household income is $87,159 (22% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $324,200.
Candlewood Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Candlewood Lake at a glance
- Population
- 1,053
- Median age
- 62.4State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $87,159State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $324,200State: $214,800
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Candlewood Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Home values 51% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Candlewood Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Candlewood Lake the median home value is $324,200, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,786 a month in housing costs.
Candlewood Lake median household income
The median household income in Candlewood Lake is $87,159 and the income per person is $41,339. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Candlewood Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 713
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 30.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.12
30.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Candlewood Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Candlewood Lake demographics
- Population
- 1,053
- Median age
- 62.4
- Under 18
- 10.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 497
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Candlewood Lake ›
Education in Candlewood Lake
35% of adults 25 and older in Candlewood Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 15.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Candlewood Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 56.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Candlewood Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candlewood Lake | 1,053 | $87,159 | $324,200 | — |
| Iberia | 499 | $80,179 | $209,500 | — |
| Mount Gilead | 3,331 | $44,643 | $174,300 | $799 |
| Edison | 351 | $58,021 | $141,900 | $808 |
| Galion | 10,339 | $52,176 | $112,700 | $803 |
| Caledonia | 421 | $69,792 | $120,100 | $742 |
| Cardington | 1,928 | $70,260 | $155,000 | $905 |
| Lexington | 4,774 | $52,196 | $192,300 | $772 |
| Chesterville | 184 | $56,375 | $167,900 | $1,083 |
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What is the median household income in Candlewood Lake, OH?
The median household income in Candlewood Lake is $87,159, 22% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Candlewood Lake?
The median home value in Candlewood Lake is $324,200, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
Is Candlewood Lake, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: home values 51% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Candlewood Lake?
The median age in Candlewood Lake is 62.4 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Candlewood Lake?
The average commute to work in Candlewood Lake is 30 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Candlewood Lake?
The unemployment rate in Candlewood Lake is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Candlewood Lake?
35% of adults in Candlewood Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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