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 $283,149 Zillow
$882 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
339 Violent Crime/100K 1,050 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$58,524 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,100 home value, $882/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
339 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: $283,149
Median Rent
$882/mo
24% below
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
339/100K
11% below
1,050/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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
100%
Crime
89%
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 3.6% (0% 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 $283,149. 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 339 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,050/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,999
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density2,816/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,524
Per Capita$33,741
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$5,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$961

Housing

A+
Home Value$142,100
Rent$882
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$283,149
Housing Units3,877
Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

F
Violent339/100K
Property1,050/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
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.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 278 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.