Sugar Grove, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Fairfield County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
396 Population 1,277/sq mi density
$68,000 Median Income $35,539 per capita
$171,300 Home Value $350,385 Zillow
$1,078 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,000 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,300 home value, $1,078/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Sugar Grove, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,000
10% below
$35,539 per capita
Home Value
$171,300
39% below
Zillow: $350,385
Median Rent
$1,078/mo
7% below
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
35% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Sugar Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
61%
Rent
93%
Poverty
9%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sugar Grove a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sugar Grove residents earn a median household income of $68,000 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,539. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,510 business establishments, including 273 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sugar Grove is $171,300 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $350,385. Median rent is $1,078/month, with 33.5% 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 1938.

Education

21.8% of adults in Sugar Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sugar Grove has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population396
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,277/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$35,539
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$6,849M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012

Housing

A+
Home Value$171,300
Rent$1,078
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$350,385
Housing Units157
Rent Burden33.5%

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,090/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation781 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute30 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Sugar Grove was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 273 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.