At a Glance
Median Income
$47,500
$30,631 per capita
Home Value
$126,300
Zillow: $239,919
Median Rent
$775/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
27.6% smoking rate
How Conneaut Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Conneaut Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Conneaut Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Conneaut Lake residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,631. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,130 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Conneaut Lake is $126,300 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,919. Median rent is $775/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
18.9% of adults in Conneaut Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Conneaut Lake has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population546
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,437/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$30,631
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$3,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,300
Rent$775
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$239,919
Housing Units277
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
Elevation1,111 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Conneaut Lake was founded in 1796.
The median home in Conneaut Lake was built in 1952.
21.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northeast Ohio Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.