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Sheffield Lake, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Lorain County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
8,946 Population 3,593/sq mi density
$62,065 Median Income $37,518 per capita
$153,400 Home Value $198,442 Zillow
$1,014 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
67 Violent Crime/100K 783 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,065 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,400 home value, $1,014/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
67 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sheffield Lake, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,065
17% below
$37,518 per capita
Home Value
$153,400
46% below
Zillow: $198,442
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
13% below
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
67/100K
82% below
783/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
43% below
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Sheffield Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
54%
Rent
87%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sheffield Lake 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

Sheffield Lake residents earn a median household income of $62,065 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,518. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,969 business establishments, including 542 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sheffield Lake is $153,400 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,442. Median rent is $1,014/month, with 22.4% 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 1966.

Safety & Crime

Sheffield Lake reports 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 783/100K. The murder rate is 11.2/100K.

Education

19.1% of adults in Sheffield Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sheffield Lake has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population8,946
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density3,593/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,065
Per Capita$37,518
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$15,029M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072

Housing

A+
Home Value$153,400
Rent$1,014
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$198,442
Housing Units4,520
Rent Burden22.4%

Crime

F
Violent67/100K
Property783/100K
Murder11.2/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary190/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,275/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation603 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Sheffield Lake was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 542 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.