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Sandusky, OH vs Ashtabula, OH

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- The median age of a home in Sandusky is 4.5% younger than the median age of a home in Ashtabula.
 Sandusky, OHAshtabula, OHUnited States
 Median Home Age67  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$122,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock47.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.66.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$15.1$11.0
 Homes Owned42.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented40.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Sandusky, OHAshtabula, OHUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,000$1,840
 Studio Apartment$710  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$610$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$900  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,010$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,350  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Sandusky, OHAshtabula, OHUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Sandusky, OHAshtabula, OHUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock4.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9993.7%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock19.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99921.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock16.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99920.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock6.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9993.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock1.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.6%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Sandusky, OHAshtabula, OHUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock1.6%13.6%
 2000 to 20093.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock2.9%13.6%
 1980 to 19895.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.3%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock17.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock39.2%12.2%
Reviews for Sandusky    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

The Sandusky area has a horrible rate of cancer in children. The area is nice, and the lakeside life style can lure you in...but if you don't want someone you care about  More

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I grew up in Sandusky (from age 2 - 22 years old) and found that the conditions are fundamentally wonderful to live and raise a family. This town is large enough to  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have found Sandusky to be quite friendly. Tellers at the banks know you by name and the officals at school know which kids are ours without asking. Winters can be  More

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Reviews for Ashtabula    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

iv'e lived hear for 20 years and enjoyed it if you do not want to spend a lot of money and enjoy nice people then come here.   More

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Over 16 years ago

The city of Ashtabula has the feel of a once-busy and charming railroad town. It seems it was once a "great place to live." However when one walks or drives through the  More

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Over 17 years ago

This is a nowhere town. No businesses can make it here - everything is closed up. The job situation is terrible. The schools are worse. I can't wait to get out. Needs  More

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