Living in Chippewa Lake, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chippewa Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Chippewa Lake has 638 residents with a median age of 55.3. The median household income is $73,958 (4% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $181,300, the median rent is $1,038/month.
Chippewa Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chippewa Lake at a glance
- Population
- 638
- Median age
- 55.3State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $73,958State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $181,300State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,038/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 81.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Chippewa Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Ohio median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Chippewa Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chippewa Lake the median home value is $181,300, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,038 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,255 a month in housing costs.
Chippewa Lake median household income
The median household income in Chippewa Lake is $73,958 and the income per person is $38,922. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Chippewa Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 386
- Owner-occupied
- 81.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.9%
- Vacant
- 20.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.08
Chippewa Lake demographics
- Population
- 638
- Median age
- 55.3
- Under 18
- 10.5%
- 65 and older
- 31.8%
- Households
- 307
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chippewa Lake ›
Education in Chippewa Lake
27.4% of adults 25 and older in Chippewa Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chippewa Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Chippewa Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Lake | 638 | $73,958 | $181,300 | $1,038 |
| Gloria Glens Park | 437 | $70,000 | $174,200 | $1,143 |
| Westfield Center | 1,211 | $109,625 | $353,500 | $1,590 |
| Seville | 2,116 | $76,938 | $214,300 | $923 |
| Medina | 25,950 | $77,385 | $243,600 | $1,077 |
| Lodi | 2,783 | $51,914 | $158,600 | $902 |
| Creston | 2,413 | $68,500 | $171,500 | $861 |
| Burbank | 334 | $63,125 | $151,600 | $917 |
| Sterling | 364 | $61,250 | $177,000 | $792 |
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What is the median household income in Chippewa Lake, OH?
The median household income in Chippewa Lake is $73,958, 4% 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 Chippewa Lake?
The median home value in Chippewa Lake is $181,300, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Chippewa Lake?
The median gross rent in Chippewa Lake is $1,038 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Chippewa Lake, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Ohio median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Chippewa Lake?
The median age in Chippewa Lake is 55.3 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Chippewa Lake?
The average commute to work in Chippewa Lake is 27 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chippewa Lake?
The unemployment rate in Chippewa Lake is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chippewa Lake?
27.4% of adults in Chippewa 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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