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Sheffield lake, OH

Sheffield lake, OH.

Population: 12,806 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sheffield lake, OH is $231,531 — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $232,500 after a median 20 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$231,531

Median home value

+4.7%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$231,531
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+14.5%
5-year appreciation
+31.8%
10-year appreciation
+99.6%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$231,725
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
$232,500
Median list price
$262,000
Median price per sqft
$160
1-year sale-price change
-1.1%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
28
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
18

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$990/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,750/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,870/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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Brookside High School, Knollwood Elementary School, Brookside Middle School, Forestlawn Early Learning Center, Brookside Intermediate School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A03
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.9%
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
42.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
221
Days with Moderate air quality
22
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
53,296
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
52,667

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (31 mi)
National parks include
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial, James A Garfield National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Carroll's Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, UH ST JOHN MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS - ELYRIA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+1,027 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
49.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,678
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
75.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
82,497
Average weekly wage
$997
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,071

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

How it compares

Sheffield lakeState medianUS median
Median home value$231,531$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$232,500$242,250$325,000
Median days on market20 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,678$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 Sheffield lake, OH?
$231,531.
What is the median sale price in Sheffield lake, OH?
$232,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Sheffield lake, OH?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in Sheffield lake, OH?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,360/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sheffield lake, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is Sheffield lake, OH in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A03.
What is the wildfire risk in Sheffield lake, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sheffield lake, OH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sheffield lake, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sheffield lake, OH?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sheffield lake, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sheffield lake, OH?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sheffield lake, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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