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Chippewa Lake, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Medina County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
671 Population 2,684/sq mi density
$81,542 Median Income $39,975 per capita
$169,900 Home Value $206,982 Zillow
$1,135 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
79 Violent Crime/100K 1,465 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,542 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,900 home value, $1,135/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
79 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Chippewa Lake, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,542
9% above
$39,975 per capita
Home Value
$169,900
40% below
Zillow: $206,982
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
2% below
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
79/100K
79% below
1,465/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
35% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Chippewa Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Chippewa Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
109%
Home Value
60%
Rent
98%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chippewa Lake a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chippewa Lake residents earn a median household income of $81,542 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,975. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,238 business establishments, including 338 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chippewa Lake is $169,900 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,982. Median rent is $1,135/month, with 26.1% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Chippewa Lake reports 79 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,465/100K.

Education

22.0% of adults in Chippewa Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chippewa Lake has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population671
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density2,684/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,542
Per Capita$39,975
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$10,413M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,900
Rent$1,135
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$206,982
Housing Units411
Rent Burden26.1%

Crime

F
Violent79/100K
Property1,465/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,777/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,028 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Chippewa Lake was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Akron Fulton International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 338 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.