Living in Chardon, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chardon · Census data 2020–2024
Chardon has 5,249 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $86,613 (21% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $303,000, the median rent is $1,163/month.
Chardon at a glance
- Population
- 5,249
- Median age
- 38.9State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $86,613State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $303,000State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,163/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 66.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Chardon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Home values 41% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Chardon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chardon the median home value is $303,000, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,163 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,008 a month in housing costs.
Chardon median household income
The median household income in Chardon is $86,613 and the income per person is $44,085. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Chardon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,303
- Owner-occupied
- 66.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.5%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.35
Chardon demographics
- Population
- 5,249
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 2,156
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chardon ›
Education in Chardon
48% of adults 25 and older in Chardon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 17.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chardon
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Chardon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chardon | 5,249 | $86,613 | $303,000 | $1,163 |
| Bass Lake | 475 | $203,264 | $369,500 | — |
| Aquilla | 248 | $55,417 | $139,100 | $1,125 |
| Kirtland | 6,911 | $110,455 | $391,300 | $874 |
| Kirtland Hills | 639 | $239,688 | $752,800 | — |
| Burton | 1,522 | $69,145 | $222,700 | $934 |
| Chesterland | 7,086 | $107,898 | $297,800 | $839 |
| Waite Hill | 600 | $163,750 | $738,800 | — |
| Mentor | 47,171 | $88,949 | $247,700 | $1,239 |
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What is the median household income in Chardon, OH?
The median household income in Chardon is $86,613, 21% 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 Chardon?
The median home value in Chardon is $303,000, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Chardon?
The median gross rent in Chardon is $1,163 per month, about 26.6% of household income.
Is Chardon, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: home values 41% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Chardon?
The median age in Chardon is 38.9 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Chardon?
The average commute to work in Chardon is 25 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chardon?
The unemployment rate in Chardon is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chardon?
48% of adults in Chardon 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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