Living in Guilford Lake, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Guilford Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Guilford Lake has 1,307 residents with a median age of 49.5. The median household income is $92,768 (30% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $215,500.
Guilford Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Guilford Lake at a glance
- Population
- 1,307
- Median age
- 49.5State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $92,768State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $215,500State: $214,800
- Homeowners
- 96.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Guilford Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Guilford Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Guilford Lake the median home value is $215,500, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,375 a month in housing costs.
Guilford Lake median household income
The median household income in Guilford Lake is $92,768 and the income per person is $45,482. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Guilford Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 686
- Owner-occupied
- 96.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.9%
- Vacant
- 32.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.80
32.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Guilford Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Guilford Lake demographics
- Population
- 1,307
- Median age
- 49.5
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 24.1%
- Households
- 466
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 16.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Guilford Lake ›
Education in Guilford Lake
32.9% of adults 25 and older in Guilford Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Guilford Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 40.9%
- Drive alone
- 45.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Guilford Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford Lake | 1,307 | $92,768 | $215,500 | — |
| Hanoverton | 393 | $68,542 | $133,600 | $756 |
| Lisbon | 2,832 | $46,667 | $110,000 | $744 |
| Salem | 11,758 | $47,073 | $119,400 | $763 |
| Leetonia | 1,862 | $62,143 | $109,800 | $867 |
| Washingtonville | 601 | $38,906 | $112,500 | $782 |
| Summitville | 218 | $63,750 | $125,000 | $650 |
| East Rochester | 188 | $60,192 | — | — |
| Homeworth | 423 | $72,230 | $114,900 | $828 |
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What is the median household income in Guilford Lake, OH?
The median household income in Guilford Lake is $92,768, 30% 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 Guilford Lake?
The median home value in Guilford Lake is $215,500, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
Is Guilford Lake, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Guilford Lake?
The median age in Guilford Lake is 49.5 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Guilford Lake?
The average commute to work in Guilford Lake is 32 minutes; 40.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Guilford Lake?
The unemployment rate in Guilford Lake is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Guilford Lake?
32.9% of adults in Guilford 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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