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Sandusky, OH

Sandusky, OH.

Population: 39,883 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sandusky, OH is $185,949 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $184,300 after a median 47.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,866/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$185,949

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

47.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$185,949
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+15.4%
5-year appreciation
+32.4%
10-year appreciation
+90.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$185,949
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$184,300
Median list price
$195,000
Median price per sqft
$130
1-year sale-price change
+4.1%
Median days on market
47.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
120
For-sale inventory
142
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
142
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
39 days
New listings (monthly)
53

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,866/mo
1-year rent change
+17.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$710/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$888/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,119/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,455/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,678/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Monroe Preparatory Academy, Sandusky City, Perkins Local
Schools include
Monroe Preparatory Academy, Sandusky Middle School, The Early Learning Academy, The Sandusky Primary School, The Sandusky Intermediate School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A03
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
42.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
361
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,868
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,899

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (16 mi)
National parks include
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial, River Raisin National Battlefield Park
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Mather Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Erie-Ottawa International Airport (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
FIRELANDS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+12 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Housing built before 1970
58.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,127
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
68.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,137
Average weekly wage
$884
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
61

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SanduskyState medianUS median
Median home value$185,949$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$184,300$242,250$325,000
Median days on market48 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,866/mo$1,394/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,127$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Sandusky, OH?
$185,949.
What is the median sale price in Sandusky, OH?
$184,300.
How long do homes take to sell in Sandusky, OH?
Median days on market: 47.5 days.
What is typical rent in Sandusky, OH?
Typical rent: $1,866/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sandusky, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Sandusky, OH in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A03.
What is the wildfire risk in Sandusky, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sandusky, OH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sandusky, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sandusky, OH?
10 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sandusky, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 13.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Sandusky, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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