The Town FilesErie County, Ohio
74,581 people. The median home is worth $199,700 (typical Ohio town: $171,100) and the median household earns $71,993.
Towns in Erie County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky | 25,095 | $113,100 | $50,139 | 36.5 |
| Huron | 6,922 | $222,500 | $78,333 | 48.0 |
| Milan | 1,371 | $193,100 | $97,973 | 40.4 |
| Castalia | 774 | $186,300 | $55,455 | 32.2 |
| Berlin Heights | 651 | $177,900 | $93,417 | 28.0 |
| Bay View | 608 | $169,300 | $79,792 | 55.3 |
People and housing
| Erie County | Typical Ohio town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $199,700 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $933 | $914 |
| Median household income | $71,993 | $67,019 |
| Median age | 45.3 | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.0% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.0% | 10.3% |
Jobs and pay
36,283 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,985 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 483 storm events in Erie County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Erie County has been included in 14 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 11, 2005 | Snowstorm | EM-3198: Snow |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).