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Port Clinton, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Erie County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5,999 Population 2,816/sq mi density
$58,524 Median Income $33,741 per capita
$142,100 Home Value $263,517 Zillow
$882 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
254 Violent Crime/100K 1,843 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,524 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,100 home value, $882/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Clinton, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,524
22% below
$33,741 per capita
Home Value
$142,100
50% below
Zillow: $263,517
Median Rent
$882/mo
24% below
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
254/100K
33% below
1,843/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Port Clinton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
50%
Rent
76%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Clinton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Clinton residents earn a median household income of $58,524 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,741. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% 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 Port Clinton is $142,100 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,517. Median rent is $882/month, with 30.7% 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 1956.

Safety & Crime

Port Clinton reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,843/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

19.0% of adults in Port Clinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Port Clinton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population5,999
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density2,816/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,524
Per Capita$33,741
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$5,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$961

Housing

A+
Home Value$142,100
Rent$882
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$263,517
Housing Units3,877
Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

F
Violent254/100K
Property1,843/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault118/100K
Burglary220/100K

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,181/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation577 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute18 min
Broadband78.5%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Port Clinton was founded in 1828.
The median home in Port Clinton was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (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.
There are 278 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.