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Sandusky, OH

A town of about 24,606 people in Erie County.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Sandusky

Cedar Point Overview Back Half
Cedar Point Overview Back Half · Photo: Larry Pieniazek, User:Lar , en:User:Lar (primary), CC BY 2.5
Erie County Office Building, Sandusky Ohio
Erie County Office Building, Sandusky Ohio · Photo: WeaponizingArchitecture, CC BY-SA 4.0
Interior of Fish Packing Establishment at Sandusky
Interior of Fish Packing Establishment at Sandusky · Photo: Hugh McCormick Smith, Public domain
Kalahari Resort Sandusky Ohio
Kalahari Resort Sandusky Ohio · Photo: Paul Frederickson, CC BY-SA 2.5
Loading coal into a freighter at one of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Loading coal into a freighter at one of the Pennsylvania Railroad · Photo: Jack Delano, Public domain
Sandusky Ohio Border Entry Point
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Where it is
Sandusky
Sandusky in Ohio
Ohio in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Sandusky's center.

9
grocery stores
51
restaurants
9
coffee shops
31
parks
37
playgrounds
2
libraries
1
movie theater
9
live theaters
5
museums
3
bookstores
1
comic shop
1
gym
15
bars
5
pharmacies
1
hospital

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 5,225 rented homes in Sandusky, 100% rent for under $2,000 a month and 100% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 74%
$1,000 to $1,499: 23%
$1,500 to $1,999: 3%
$2,000 to $2,499: 0%
$2,500 to $2,999: 0%
$3,000 or more: 0%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in Sandusky rents for under $1,000 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about under $2,000 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Public schools

7 public school districts in this county, with about 10,499 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Sandusky City · Sandusky
3,185 students · 17 students per teacher · 5 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Perkins Local · Sandusky
1,897 students · 17.6 students per teacher · 4 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Vermilion Local · Vermilion
1,723 students · 20 students per teacher · 4 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Edison Local (Formerly Berlin-Milan) · Milan
1,399 students · 16.7 students per teacher · 3 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Huron City Schools · Huron
1,211 students · 18.1 students per teacher · 4 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Data centers nearby
1 within 15 miles
The nearest is about 1.7 miles from the town center (Aligned Data Centers). The largest is about 633,000 sq ft.
Source: PNNL IM3 Data Center Atlas, from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), loaded July 2026
Homeowners insurance
About $2,118 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in OH. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Low
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$68,431
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
1.27% of home value a year
About $1,270 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Flat 2.75%
OH's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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