Living in Put-in-Bay, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Put-in-Bay · Census data 2020–2024
Put-in-Bay has 126 residents with a median age of 55.6. The median household income is $63,750 (11% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $450,000, the median rent is $719/month.
Put-in-Bay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Put-in-Bay at a glance
- Population
- 126
- Median age
- 55.6State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $63,750State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $450,000State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $719/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.9%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Put-in-Bay a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 12 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Ohio median; home values 109% higher than the state median; unemployment of 19.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Put-in-Bay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Put-in-Bay the median home value is $450,000, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $719 per month, which is 11.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Put-in-Bay median household income
The median household income in Put-in-Bay is $63,750 and the income per person is $36,101. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Put-in-Bay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 295
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 78.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 1.48
78.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Put-in-Bay has many vacation and second homes.
Put-in-Bay demographics
- Population
- 126
- Median age
- 55.6
- Under 18
- 2.4%
- 65 and older
- 47.6%
- Households
- 63
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Put-in-Bay ›
Education in Put-in-Bay
34.9% of adults 25 and older in Put-in-Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 13.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Put-in-Bay
- Unemployment rate
- 19.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 60.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 28.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Put-in-Bay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-in-Bay | 126 | $63,750 | $450,000 | $719 |
| Kelleys Island | 128 | $82,917 | $346,400 | — |
| Lakeside | 508 | $92,500 | $445,200 | — |
| Marblehead | 876 | $96,250 | $376,400 | $1,000 |
| Port Clinton | 5,970 | $60,909 | $152,300 | $934 |
| Bay View | 622 | $79,792 | $169,300 | $866 |
| Crystal Rock | 104 | $158,375 | $271,500 | — |
| Sandusky | 24,606 | $50,139 | $113,100 | $905 |
| Whites Landing | 386 | $34,132 | $200,800 | $807 |
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What is the median household income in Put-in-Bay, OH?
The median household income in Put-in-Bay is $63,750, 11% lower 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 Put-in-Bay?
The median home value in Put-in-Bay is $450,000, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Put-in-Bay?
The median gross rent in Put-in-Bay is $719 per month, about 11.9% of household income.
Is Put-in-Bay, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 12 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Ohio median; home values 109% higher than the state median; unemployment of 19.7%.
What is the median age in Put-in-Bay?
The median age in Put-in-Bay is 55.6 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Put-in-Bay?
The average commute to work in Put-in-Bay is 12 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Put-in-Bay?
The unemployment rate in Put-in-Bay is 19.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Put-in-Bay?
34.9% of adults in Put-in-Bay 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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