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Living in Erie County, Ohio

$1,384/mo
Median Rent
$209K
Median Home Price
36°F
Winter High
76°F
Summer High
2.7%
Unemployment
45
Median Age

Erie County is a county in Ohio with a population of around 75,550, part of the Sandusky, OH MSA metro area. The main communities are Sandusky, Huron.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,384/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $209K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.7%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 36°F) and warm summers (highs around 76°F). The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Erie County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 45 and a predominantly working-class population (23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.

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Top Cities and towns in Erie County

Huron

Population: 7,149

Home price:$236,216

Sandusky

Population: 25,793

Home price:$108,293

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Demographics & Amenities in Erie County

2 Hours to major Airport

No

Median age

44.8 Years

Average Family Size

3

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Hazards in Erie County

Earthquakes

Very Low

Wildfires

Very Low

Hurricanes

Very Low

Drought

No Rating

Tornados

Relatively Moderate

Earthquakes

Very Low

Wildfires

Very Low

Hurricanes

Very Low

Drought

No Rating

Tornados

Relatively Moderate
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Terrain & Weather in Erie County

Average Summer temperature

88°F

Coast

Not near the coast

Sun

Some sun

Precipitation

31.68 inches

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Economy in Erie County

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Employment rate

59.1%

Total Employer Establishments

249,857

Poverty (%)

13.4%

Unemployment rate (%)

2.7%

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Laws and Rights in Erie County

Cannabis

Decriminalized, Legal for medical use

Abortion

Legal before fetal viability

Gun Carry

No permits required

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Health inErie County

Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities

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Crime Statistics in Erie County

Robbery

1.63/ per 1000

Aggravated Assault

2.37/ per 1000

Burglary

5.02/ per 1000

Arson

0.26/ per 1000

Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny

Auto Theft

NA/ per 1000

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Total Violent Crimes

4.42/ per 1000

Rape

NA/ per 1000

Larcency

NA/ per 1000

Cities in Erie County

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