Upper Sandusky, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Wyandot County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
6,580 Population 975/sq mi density
$72,379 Median Income $35,593 per capita
$151,300 Home Value $207,846 Zillow
$754 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
151 Violent Crime/100K 2,111 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$72,379 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,300 home value, $754/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
151 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Upper Sandusky, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,379
4% below
$35,593 per capita
Home Value
$151,300
46% below
Zillow: $207,846
Median Rent
$754/mo
35% below
19.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
151/100K
60% below
2,111/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
21% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Upper Sandusky Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
54%
Rent
65%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Upper Sandusky a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Upper Sandusky residents earn a median household income of $72,379 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,593. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 589 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Upper Sandusky is $151,300 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,846. Median rent is $754/month, with 19.4% 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 1970.

Safety & Crime

Upper Sandusky reports 151 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,111/100K.

Education

26.6% of adults in Upper Sandusky hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Upper Sandusky has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,580
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density975/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,379
Per Capita$35,593
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$1,407M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053

Housing

A+
Home Value$151,300
Rent$754
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$207,846
Housing Units3,138
Rent Burden19.4%

Crime

F
Violent151/100K
Property2,111/100K

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,016/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation813 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Upper Sandusky was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.