Living in Chesterland, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chesterland · Census data 2020–2024
Chesterland has 7,086 residents with a median age of 52.6. The median household income is $107,898 (51% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $297,800, the median rent is $839/month.
Chesterland at a glance
- Population
- 7,086
- Median age
- 52.6State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $107,898State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $297,800State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $839/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 86.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Chesterland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Home values 39% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Chesterland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chesterland the median home value is $297,800, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,781 a month in housing costs.
Chesterland median household income
The median household income in Chesterland is $107,898 and the income per person is $56,176. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Chesterland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,208
- Owner-occupied
- 86.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.1%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.31
Chesterland demographics
- Population
- 7,086
- Median age
- 52.6
- Under 18
- 13.9%
- 65 and older
- 30.8%
- Households
- 3,057
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 12.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chesterland ›
Education in Chesterland
40.7% of adults 25 and older in Chesterland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 15.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chesterland
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Chesterland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterland | 7,086 | $107,898 | $297,800 | $839 |
| Gates Mills | 2,207 | $231,250 | $743,400 | $3,111 |
| Hunting Valley | 839 | $187,200 | $1,511,400 | $1,650 |
| Mayfield | 3,321 | $125,962 | $311,900 | $1,687 |
| Kirtland | 6,911 | $110,455 | $391,300 | $874 |
| Mayfield Heights | 20,022 | $66,524 | $205,200 | $1,128 |
| Willoughby Hills | 9,975 | $67,214 | $328,600 | $1,116 |
| Waite Hill | 600 | $163,750 | $738,800 | — |
| Highland Heights | 8,623 | $122,863 | $371,400 | $1,836 |
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What is the median household income in Chesterland, OH?
The median household income in Chesterland is $107,898, 51% 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 Chesterland?
The median home value in Chesterland is $297,800, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Chesterland?
The median gross rent in Chesterland is $839 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Chesterland, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: home values 39% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Chesterland?
The median age in Chesterland is 52.6 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Chesterland?
The average commute to work in Chesterland is 26 minutes; 19.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chesterland?
The unemployment rate in Chesterland is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chesterland?
40.7% of adults in Chesterland 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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