Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Chesterland is a small city in Ohio with a population of 6,862. Residents earn $98,234 per year, which is 31% above the national average.
Based on current data, Chesterland receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Chesterland stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Chesterland is $98,234, which is significantly higher than the national average — 31% above $75,149. This places Chesterland among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Chesterland is $285,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Chesterland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 93.5% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.5% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $98,234 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,861 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,089 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $121,771 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,221 |
| County GDP | $6,128M |
| Restaurants | 180 |
| Healthcare | 294 |
| Retail | 325 |
| Manufacturing | 176 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,861 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.11% |
| Commute Time | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 14.6% |
| Census Median | $285,000 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $358,141 |
| Median List Price | $330,000 |
| Median List Price | $330,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $234 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.1% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $840 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,861 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.11% |
| Obesity | 32.5% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,581/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 294 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,218 ft (371 m) |
| Area | 14.0 sq mi (36.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 489/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5283°N, 81.3575°W |
| County FIPS | 39055 |
Winner: Republican by 24.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 489/sq mi |
| Total Area | 14.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 294 |
| Restaurants | 180 |
| Retail Stores | 325 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 14.6% |