In Sandusky, Ohio, the median home price is $190,728, compared with the Ohio median of $251,824; median household income is $62,295; the population is 58,778; schools rate 7.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 64.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Sandusky at a glance
Population
58,778
Median Household Income
$62,295
Typical Home Value
$190,728
School District Rating
7.3
Violent Crime Rate
64.3
Avg Commute Time
20.7
About Sandusky
Sandusky has a population of 58,778. The median home value is $190,728, 24% below the Ohio median. Median household income is $62,295 (13% below the Ohio median). The most populated towns are Fremont, Clyde, and Ballville.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Sandusky
16 towns, by population.
County rankings in Ohio
Every county in Ohio, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 10Best school ratingsOhio School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Ohio
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Ohio
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Ohio
Sandusky at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Sandusky?
- Sandusky has a population of 58,778 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Sandusky?
- The median home value in Sandusky is $190,728. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Sandusky?
- Median household income in Sandusky is $62,295 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Sandusky in?
- Sandusky is in Ohio.
- How many towns are in Sandusky?
- Sandusky contains 16 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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