Living in Saybrook-on-the-Lake, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Saybrook-on-the-Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Saybrook-on-the-Lake has 1,001 residents with a median age of 64.5. The median household income is $49,186 (31% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $167,800, the median rent is $758/month.
Saybrook-on-the-Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Saybrook-on-the-Lake at a glance
- Population
- 1,001
- Median age
- 64.5State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $49,186State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $167,800State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $758/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Saybrook-on-the-Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Saybrook-on-the-Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Saybrook-on-the-Lake the median home value is $167,800, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $758 per month, which is 19.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,194 a month in housing costs.
Saybrook-on-the-Lake median household income
The median household income in Saybrook-on-the-Lake is $49,186 and the income per person is $39,011. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Saybrook-on-the-Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,103
- Owner-occupied
- 78.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.9%
- Vacant
- 49.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 1.79
49.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Saybrook-on-the-Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Saybrook-on-the-Lake demographics
- Population
- 1,001
- Median age
- 64.5
- Under 18
- 7.1%
- 65 and older
- 48.1%
- Households
- 558
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Saybrook-on-the-Lake ›
Education in Saybrook-on-the-Lake
24.2% of adults 25 and older in Saybrook-on-the-Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 19.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Saybrook-on-the-Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 71.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Saybrook-on-the-Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saybrook-on-the-Lake | 1,001 | $49,186 | $167,800 | $758 |
| Geneva-on-the-Lake | 888 | $50,438 | $174,500 | $829 |
| Ashtabula | 17,856 | $44,120 | $105,900 | $793 |
| Geneva | 5,886 | $53,557 | $148,300 | $808 |
| Edgewood | 4,107 | $62,917 | $115,500 | $831 |
| North Madison | 8,594 | $67,711 | $157,300 | $1,155 |
| Jefferson | 3,522 | $53,333 | $200,300 | $963 |
| Kingsville | 566 | $44,250 | $137,500 | $919 |
| Madison | 3,417 | $94,928 | $207,100 | $961 |
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What is the median household income in Saybrook-on-the-Lake, OH?
The median household income in Saybrook-on-the-Lake is $49,186, 31% 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 Saybrook-on-the-Lake?
The median home value in Saybrook-on-the-Lake is $167,800, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Saybrook-on-the-Lake?
The median gross rent in Saybrook-on-the-Lake is $758 per month, about 19.9% of household income.
Is Saybrook-on-the-Lake, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 11.3%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Saybrook-on-the-Lake?
The median age in Saybrook-on-the-Lake is 64.5 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Saybrook-on-the-Lake?
The average commute to work in Saybrook-on-the-Lake is 24 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Saybrook-on-the-Lake?
The unemployment rate in Saybrook-on-the-Lake is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Saybrook-on-the-Lake?
24.2% of adults in Saybrook-on-the-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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