Chardon, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Geauga County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
5,246 Population 1,195/sq mi density
$86,618 Median Income $41,704 per capita
$274,500 Home Value $383,664 Zillow
$1,035 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$86,618 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$274,500 home value, $1,035/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Chardon, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,618
15% above
$41,704 per capita
Home Value
$274,500
3% below
Zillow: $383,664
Median Rent
$1,035/mo
11% below
23.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
477/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.3%
28% above
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
115%
Home Value
97%
Rent
89%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
128%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chardon a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
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 3.0% (17% 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 $383,664. 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 477/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population5,246
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density1,195/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,618
Per Capita$41,704
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$6,128M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089

Housing

A+
Home Value$274,500
Rent$1,035
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$383,664
Housing Units2,287
Rent Burden23.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property477/100K

Health

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,581/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.