Living in Vermilion, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vermilion · Census data 2020–2024
Vermilion has 10,343 residents with a median age of 50.6. The median household income is $69,701 (about the same as the Ohio median), the median home value is $183,600, the median rent is $1,099/month.
Vermilion at a glance
- Population
- 10,343
- Median age
- 50.6State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $69,701State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $183,600State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,099/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 80.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Vermilion a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Ohio median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Vermilion
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vermilion the median home value is $183,600, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,099 per month, which is 22.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,314 a month in housing costs.
Vermilion median household income
The median household income in Vermilion is $69,701 and the income per person is $42,220. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Vermilion: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,326
- Owner-occupied
- 80.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.1%
- Vacant
- 13.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.20
Vermilion demographics
- Population
- 10,343
- Median age
- 50.6
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 25.8%
- Households
- 4,629
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vermilion ›
Education in Vermilion
32.3% of adults 25 and older in Vermilion have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vermilion
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 83.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Vermilion vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermilion | 10,343 | $69,701 | $183,600 | $1,099 |
| Amherst | 12,906 | $90,725 | $239,200 | $906 |
| South Amherst | 1,912 | $86,194 | $195,800 | $1,294 |
| Beulah Beach | 126 | $49,286 | — | — |
| Lorain | 65,395 | $48,685 | $139,200 | $887 |
| Mitiwanga | 228 | $78,651 | $284,400 | $727 |
| Kipton | 251 | $69,107 | $140,600 | $950 |
| Oberlin | 8,329 | $81,308 | $225,600 | $995 |
| Berlin Heights | 1,089 | $93,417 | $177,900 | $964 |
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What is the median household income in Vermilion, OH?
The median household income in Vermilion is $69,701, about the same as 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 Vermilion?
The median home value in Vermilion is $183,600, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Vermilion?
The median gross rent in Vermilion is $1,099 per month, about 22.4% of household income.
Is Vermilion, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Ohio median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Vermilion?
The median age in Vermilion is 50.6 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Vermilion?
The average commute to work in Vermilion is 26 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vermilion?
The unemployment rate in Vermilion is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vermilion?
32.3% of adults in Vermilion 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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