At a Glance
Median Income
$91,875
$75,033 per capita
Home Value
$333,300
Zillow: $429,259
Bachelor's Degree+
49.4%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
28.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
13.1% smoking rate
How Kelleys Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kelleys Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kelleys Island a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kelleys Island residents earn a median household income of $91,875 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $75,033. The unemployment rate stands at 28.0% (678% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,074 business establishments, including 278 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kelleys Island is $333,300 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $429,259. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
49.4% of adults in Kelleys Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kelleys Island has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population198
Median Age64.6 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$91,875
Per Capita$75,033
Unemployment28.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$333,300
Rent
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$429,259
Housing Units983
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,181/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation614 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.4%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+14.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute20 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Kelleys Island was built in 1983.
32.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 278 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.