At a Glance
Median Income
$86,618
$41,704 per capita
Home Value
$274,500
Zillow: $354,815
Median Rent
$1,035/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
174/100K
1,814/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.3%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Chardon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chardon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chardon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chardon residents earn a median household income of $86,618 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,704. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,221 business establishments, including 180 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chardon is $274,500 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,815. Median rent is $1,035/month, with 23.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Chardon reports 174 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,814/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
43.3% of adults in Chardon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chardon has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,246
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density1,195/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,618
Per Capita$41,704
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$6,128M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089
Housing
A+
Home Value$274,500
Rent$1,035
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$354,815
Housing Units2,287
Rent Burden23.4%
Crime
F
Violent174/100K
Property1,814/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault154/100K
Burglary58/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,221 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.3%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Chardon was founded in 1812.
The median home in Chardon was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Northeast Ohio Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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