At a Glance
Median Income
$61,196
$52,646 per capita
Home Value
$219,300
Zillow: $186,871
Median Rent
$920/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
91/100K
2,325/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Guilford Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Guilford Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Guilford Lake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Guilford Lake residents earn a median household income of $61,196 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,646. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,244 business establishments, including 179 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Guilford Lake is $219,300 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,871. Median rent is $920/month, with 9.0% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Guilford Lake reports 91 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,325/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in Guilford Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Guilford Lake has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,109
Median Age57.4 yrs
Density468/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,196
Per Capita$52,646
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,813M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$219,300
Rent$920
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$186,871
Housing Units600
Rent Burden9.0%
Crime
F
Violent91/100K
Property2,325/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,611/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,161 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute32 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Guilford Lake was built in 1990.
34.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 179 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.