Signals
Sandusky
Whitewater-Elkhorn
Growth
49 · Bottom 49%
vs48 · Bottom 48%
Climate
68 · Top 46%
vs60 · Bottom 28%
Physical resilience
81 · Top 13%
vs90 · Top 5%
Housing affordability
100 · Top 27%
vs91 · Bottom 42%
Access
74 · Bottom 46%
vs72 · Bottom 41%
Economic stability
48 · Bottom 46%
vs68 · Top 28%
Measured values
| Metric | Sandusky | Whitewater-Elkhorn | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 114,575 | 105,657 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $73,502 | $80,520 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $43,625 | $45,175 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 226/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $207,500 | $302,700 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $932 | $1,150 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 76.1% | 70.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.2% | 32.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 11.4% | 9.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units permitted (12 months) | 349 | 489 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permits per 1,000 residents | 3.0 | 4.6 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (year over year) | 23.8% | -26.0% | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Average July high | 82°F | 84°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 22°F | 16°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 34.0" | 31.9" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 49 mi | 52 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 25.9 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 47.1 | 41.4 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Sandusky
Elevated or high exposure: tornado.
Whitewater-Elkhorn
Elevated or high exposure: hail.
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Full profiles: Sandusky, OH Metro Area · Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI Micro Area · How this is calculated: methodology