At a Glance
Median Income
$47,827
$28,315 per capita
Home Value
$104,800
Zillow: $154,197
Median Rent
$848/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
388/100K
2,606/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
20.9% smoking rate
How Sandusky Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sandusky's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sandusky a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sandusky residents earn a median household income of $47,827 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,315. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% 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 Sandusky is $104,800 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,197. Median rent is $848/month, with 28.3% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Sandusky reports 388 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,606/100K.
Education
20.5% of adults in Sandusky hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sandusky 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
Population24,748
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density2,567/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$47,827
Per Capita$28,315
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$5,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,800
Rent$848
Ownership49.1%
Zillow$154,197
Housing Units13,487
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent388/100K
Property2,606/100K
Health
Obesity46.0%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,181/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation588 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute18 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Sandusky was founded in 1818.
The median home in Sandusky was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 278 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.