Living in Sandusky, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sandusky · Census data 2020–2024
Sandusky has 24,606 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $50,139 (30% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $113,100, the median rent is $905/month.
Sandusky at a glance
- Population
- 24,606
- Median age
- 36.5State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $50,139State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $113,100State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $905/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 50.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Sandusky a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 25.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sandusky
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sandusky the median home value is $113,100, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $905 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,091 a month in housing costs.
Sandusky median household income
The median household income in Sandusky is $50,139 and the income per person is $29,788. 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Sandusky: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,137
- Owner-occupied
- 50.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.9%
- Vacant
- 16.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.10
Sandusky demographics
- Population
- 24,606
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 10,973
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sandusky ›
Education in Sandusky
22% of adults 25 and older in Sandusky have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sandusky
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 7.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
Sandusky vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky | 24,606 | $50,139 | $113,100 | $905 |
| Marblehead | 876 | $96,250 | $376,400 | $1,000 |
| Castalia | 1,230 | $55,455 | $186,300 | $730 |
| Bay View | 622 | $79,792 | $169,300 | $866 |
| Lakeside | 508 | $92,500 | $445,200 | — |
| Crystal Rock | 104 | $158,375 | $271,500 | — |
| Bloomingville | 302 | $126,792 | $242,500 | — |
| Huron | 6,757 | $78,333 | $222,500 | $1,000 |
| Whites Landing | 386 | $34,132 | $200,800 | $807 |
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What is the median household income in Sandusky, OH?
The median household income in Sandusky is $50,139, 30% 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 Sandusky?
The median home value in Sandusky is $113,100, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Sandusky?
The median gross rent in Sandusky is $905 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Sandusky, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 25.6%.
What is the median age in Sandusky?
The median age in Sandusky is 36.5 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Sandusky?
The average commute to work in Sandusky is 18 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sandusky?
The unemployment rate in Sandusky is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sandusky?
22% of adults in Sandusky 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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