Living in Sullivan, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sullivan · Census data 2020–2024
Sullivan has 1,027 residents with a median age of 61.1. The median household income is $67,964 (5% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $205,900.
Sullivan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sullivan at a glance
- Population
- 1,027
- Median age
- 61.1State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $67,964State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $205,900State: $214,800
- Homeowners
- 88.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.2%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Sullivan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sullivan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sullivan the median home value is $205,900, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,317 a month in housing costs.
Sullivan median household income
The median household income in Sullivan is $67,964 and the income per person is $31,627. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Sullivan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 485
- Owner-occupied
- 88.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.1%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.20
Sullivan demographics
- Population
- 1,027
- Median age
- 61.1
- Under 18
- 7.9%
- 65 and older
- 43.5%
- Households
- 467
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 18.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sullivan ›
Education in Sullivan
3.2% of adults 25 and older in Sullivan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sullivan
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 97.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.1%
Sullivan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan | 1,027 | $67,964 | $205,900 | — |
| Cinnamon Lake | 933 | $79,320 | $214,500 | — |
| Polk | 380 | $68,125 | $132,700 | $675 |
| West Salem | 1,033 | $62,042 | $125,900 | $775 |
| Spencer | 628 | $73,542 | $165,300 | $768 |
| Nankin | 421 | $145,536 | $148,200 | — |
| Rochester | 188 | $59,861 | $136,400 | — |
| Savannah | 306 | $73,750 | $165,300 | $904 |
| Bailey Lakes | 314 | $75,000 | $146,900 | $978 |
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What is the median household income in Sullivan, OH?
The median household income in Sullivan is $67,964, 5% 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 Sullivan?
The median home value in Sullivan is $205,900, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
Is Sullivan, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Sullivan?
The median age in Sullivan is 61.1 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Sullivan?
The average commute to work in Sullivan is 35 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sullivan?
The unemployment rate in Sullivan is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sullivan?
3.2% of adults in Sullivan 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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