Best Places to Live in Sandusky Metro Area, Ohio

Sandusky OH rests near north western Ohio at Erie county home several large scale corporations like Cedar Point Amusement Park plus vast scenic landscapes varying from Lakeside Beach Park to Monsoon Lagoon Waterpark provide entertaining outing experiences for whole family. Small port town - Northern Ohio, along southern shore of Lake Erie.

State: Ohio
County: Erie
Metro Area: Sandusky Metro Area
City: Sandusky, Perkins, 21 total

Zip Codes: 44870 44089 44839 44824 44846 44814 43438 44816
Cost of Living: -23.0% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 597 ft above sea level

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Sandusky, Oh Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
Recreational amenities
Central location
Diverse industry

Cons
Low educational attainment
Winter climate
Industrial areas

What Bert Has To Say About Sandusky Metro Area

Sandusky is an old port town on the southern shore of Lake Erie, traditionally with strong ties to the steel industry. The area has evolved into a major recreation and entertainment destination with offshore islands and bays and the famed Cedar Point amusement park. While there is still plenty of industry, not only related to steel but also manufacturing of machinery, paint, food processing and plastics, the area has become more desirable and livable.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Sandusky Metro Area is 6.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Sandusky Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Sandusky Metro Area's cost of living is 23.0% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Sandusky Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the Sandusky metro area, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Sandusky metro area remained strongly Republican, 54.8% to 43.3%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Sandusky Metro Area's population is 75,560 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 2.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 21.0 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Sandusky Metro Area is Real Estate: $198,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 13.6%.

SCHOOLS

Sandusky Metro Area public schools spend $12,331 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16.8 students per teacher in Sandusky Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Sandusky

It's a good time to buy in Sandusky. Home Appreciation is up 13.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Sandusky is $198,300.

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ZIP CODES IN SANDUSKY METRO AREA, OHIO

44870 44089 44839 44824 44846 44814 43438 44816

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