Livability Score

87
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
East Side Cafe
Coffee Shop
Java City
Coffee Shop
Ebb & Eddy's Sweets & Eats
Coffee Shop
Toot Sweets
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Joe Muggs Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (174) A+
Sandusky State Theatre
Theatre Arts
Merry-Go-Round Museum
Museum
Barrel House Saloon
Theatre Arts
Follett House Museum
Museum
Maritime Museum of Sandusky
Museum
Rain Water Park
Water Park
Thunder Canyon
Attraction
Millennium Force
Attraction
Wave Swinger
Attraction
Red Garter Saloon
Theatre Arts
Hot Spot Stage
Theatre Arts
Snake River Falls
Attraction
Professor Delbert's Frontier Fling
Attraction
Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island
Attraction
Town Hall Museum
Museum
Skyhawk
Attraction
Maverick
Attraction
Blue Streak
Attraction
Raptor
Attraction
Rougarou
Attraction
Cedar Creek Mine Ride
Attraction
Steel Vengeance
Attraction
Gossip Gulch Stage
Theatre Arts
Iron Dragon
Attraction
Celebration Plaza Stage
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (92) A-
Moseley's Public House
Bar
Crow Bar
Bar
Soda Pop's
Sweets
Hot Dog Tony's Restaurant and Bar
Fast Food
Daly's Pub
Bar
Clag Brewing Co
Beverages
Amusement Ales and Brewery
Beverages
New Sandusky Fish Company
Fast Food
Volstead Bar
Bar
Variety Village Drive-Thru
Alcohol
Joa Sundae
Sweets
Bud's Place
Bar
Jimmy's Club
Bar
Cobb's
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Sandusky Eagles
Community Centre
Fraternal Order of Orioles Club Nest 279
Community Centre
VFW Post 2529
Community Centre
Brass Pelican Varsity Club
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Maschari Bros.
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Discount Drug Mart
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Parks (44) A+
Schade-Mylander Plaza
Park
Washington Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Facer Park
Park
Shoreline Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Epple Corner
Park
Huron Park
Park
Battery Park
Park
Jaycee Park
Park
Captain Floyd C. Churchwell Memorial Play Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Sandusky Kiwanis Park
Park
Lemmy's Lagoon
Playground
SplasH2O
Playground
Watterin' Hole
Playground
Fairview Lanes Park
Park
Sky Bounce Bungee Jump
Playground
Paddle & Climb Ropes Course
Playground
The Pros Playground
Playground
The Minors Playground
Playground
Pelton Park
Park
Shops (56) A+
Now and Then Shoppe
Furniture
Indoor Garage Sale
Furniture
Mickey Mart
Convenience Store
North Shore Running Store
Shoes
Value City Furniture
Furniture
Circle K
Convenience Store
Panache Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Stylez Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Thrift Shop
Furniture
Sandusky Hardware
Home Improvement
Shear Satisfaction
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Dick's famous Convenient Food Store
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Mickey Mart
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
K&K Home Furnishings
Interior Decoration
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Dollar General
Discount Store
The Brides World and The Tux World
Clothing
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Allure Studio
Hairdresser
Speedway
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in Sandusky.
Public Transit Stops (90)
Stops & Stations A+
Jackson & Washington
Bus Stop
Columbus and Water
Bus Stop
Washington (Boy with the Boot)
Bus Stop
Central & Adams (BOE)
Bus Stop
Washington & Lawrence
Bus Stop
Adams & Columbus
Bus Stop
Lawrence & Washington
Bus Stop
Washington & Wayne
Bus Stop
Viewpoint
Bus Stop
Huron & Hancock
Bus Stop
Huron & Hancock
Bus Stop
Lincoln & Shelby
Bus Stop
Water & Franklin
Bus Stop
Water & Franklin
Bus Stop
Camp & Washington
Bus Stop
Madison & Lawrence
Bus Stop
Madison & Lawrence
Bus Stop
Columbus & Monroe
Bus Stop
Monroe & Columbus
Bus Stop
Water & Perry
Bus Stop
Water and Perry
Bus Stop
Meigs & Washington
Bus Stop
Huron & Monroe
Bus Stop
Meigs & Washington
Bus Stop
Warren & Monroe
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.2% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Sandusky is 84/100 - which is 9% lower than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A

Sandusky crime rates are 1,900 per 100k, which is 9% lower than Ohio
Property Crime
1,806 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
94 crimes per 100k A+
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employment F

The median income in Sandusky is $41,082 - which is 19% lower than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$41,082 F
Unemployment Rate
6.0% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Sandusky Fire Department
Fire Station
Firelands Regional Medical Centers
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Firelands Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Family Health Services
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Family Medicine Karl Oberer
Doctor
Daniel L. Kaser DDS
Dentist
Kroger Pharmacy
Pharmacy
The Little Clinic
Doctor
Cancer Services
Doctor
Perkins Township Police Department
Police
Akron Children's Hospital - Sandusky Health Center
Clinic
Sandusky Fire Department
Fire Station
First Aid
Clinic
First Aid
Clinic
First Aid
Clinic
Discount Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Highway Patrol
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Sandusky home prices are $85,300 - which is 35% lower than Ohio
Home Price
$85,300 F
Home Appreciation Rate
4% B
Home Affordability
2.1x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C

The Sandusky graduation rate is 80% - which is 7% lower than Ohio
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (10) D-
Sandusky Central Catholic School
Monroe Preparatory Academy
Osborne Elementary School
Ontario Elementary School
Mills Elementary School
Hancock Elementary School
Venice Heights Elementary School
Meadowlawn Elementary School
Briar Middle School
Furry Elementary School
High Schools (3) D-
Sandusky Central Catholic School
Sandusky High School
Perkins High School
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ratings A

Sandusky has an overall rating of 81% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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Sandusky, Ohio: A Highly Recommended Place to Visit 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) As a former resident, I can honestly say that living in Sandusky, Ohio is something that I would love to be able to do again. Located on the shores of Lake Erie and situated between the cities of Toledo and Cleveland, gives Sandusky a great location to raise a family. Sandusky is ...Read More also known as the place to raise a family if you are on a budget or to take a vacation to while on a budget.

One of the best areas in Sandusky, Ohio to visit is the amusement park, Cedar Point. This place provides all day fun for the entire family. With 16 roller coasters to choose from, if you are a dare devil there is sure to be one that pumps you up.

For a more relaxing experience, spend a day on the shore of Lake Erie. Take time to bird watch or to fish for your dinner. Whether considering relocating to Sandusky or just visiting, start exploring your options today. Read Less
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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sandusky? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Schade-Mylander Plaza
      Washington Park
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Facer Park
      Shoreline Park
      Central Park
      Epple Corner
      Huron Park

      Entertainment

      Sandusky State Theatre
      Merry-Go-Round Museum
      Barrel House Saloon
      Follett House Museum
      Maritime Museum of Sandusky
      Rain Water Park
      Thunder Canyon
      Millennium Force

      Food & Drink

      Moseley's Public House
      Crow Bar
      Soda Pop's
      Hot Dog Tony's Restaurant and Bar
      Daly's Pub
      Clag Brewing Co
      Amusement Ales and Brewery
      New Sandusky Fish Company

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Sandusky? Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in Sandusky.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Sandusky? The cost of living in Sandusky is 84/100 - which is 9% lower than Ohio.
      Sandusky
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      Ohio
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Sandusky? Sandusky crime rates are 1,900, which are 9% lower than Ohio
      Total Crime
      1,900 per 100k people

      18% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 53

      18% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Sandusky? The median income in Sandusky is $41,082 which is 19% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $41,08226% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,11816% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      29% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Sandusky a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Firelands Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Firelands Regional Medical Centers
      Cancer Services

      A+ Housing

      What are Sandusky home prices? Sandusky home prices are $85,300 - which is 35% lower than Ohio
      Median home value
      $85,30054% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $74222% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      18% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Sandusky have good schools? The Sandusky graduation rate is 80% - which is 7% lower than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      1% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      4% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Sandusky a good place to live? Sandusky has an overall rating of 81% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      3 total surveys

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