At a Glance
Median Income
$75,750
$37,872 per capita
Home Value
$220,000
Zillow: $512,838
Median Rent
$822/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
18.9% smoking rate
How Sugarcreek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sugarcreek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sugarcreek 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
Sugarcreek residents earn a median household income of $75,750 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,872. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,444 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sugarcreek is $220,000 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $512,838. Median rent is $822/month, with 19.0% 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 1973.
Education
22.9% of adults in Sugarcreek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sugarcreek 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 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,614
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density688/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,750
Per Capita$37,872
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$5,338M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
A+
Home Value$220,000
Rent$822
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$512,838
Housing Units1,037
Rent Burden19.0%
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,807/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation1,065 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute16 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Sugarcreek was founded in 1814.
The median home in Sugarcreek was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.