At a Glance
Median Income
$102,384
$47,637 per capita
Home Value
$265,100
Zillow: $281,982
Median Rent
$1,661/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
385/100K
4,117/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.1%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Sheffield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sheffield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sheffield a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sheffield residents earn a median household income of $102,384 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,637. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% 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 is $265,100 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,982. Median rent is $1,661/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 1995.
Safety & Crime
Sheffield reports 385 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,117/100K.
Education
39.1% of adults in Sheffield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sheffield 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
Population4,287
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density399/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,384
Per Capita$47,637
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$15,029M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$265,100
Rent$1,661
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$281,982
Housing Units1,813
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent385/100K
Property4,117/100K
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,275/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation624 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.1%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Sheffield was founded in 1817.
The median home in Sheffield was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.3% 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.
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