The Town FilesHoliday Lakes, Ohio
Community in Huron County · population 828 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $250,000
- Household income
- $125,952
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 50.9
Holiday Lakes is a community of 828 people in Huron County, Ohio. The median home is worth $250,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 92% of Ohio towns, quieter than 89% of Ohio towns.
How Holiday Lakes ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Holiday Lakes is worth $250,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $125,952, which is more affordable than 87% of Ohio towns. 97.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Holiday Lakes | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $250,000 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | — | $914 |
| Median household income | $125,952 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 97.7% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 24.5% | — |
Who lives in Holiday Lakes
| People | Holiday Lakes | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 16.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 9.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 20.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Holiday Lakes
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 40.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 33.5 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 123 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holiday Lakes since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 10, 1973 about 0.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 11 deaths and 143 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 14, 2024.
Severe weather in Huron County since 1996
Huron County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Huron County
Huron County had 21,414 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,225 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Holiday Lakes itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Holiday Lakes
- Willard, OH3.3 mi · 6,197 people · home $115,700
- Plymouth, OH7.8 mi · 1,707 people · home $116,300
- Attica, OH8.5 mi · 873 people · home $113,800
- Monroeville, OH10.1 mi · 1,300 people · home $136,100
- Shiloh, OH11.2 mi · 619 people · home $90,000
- New Washington, OH11.6 mi · 873 people · home $114,800
- Norwalk, OH11.9 mi · 17,068 people · home $163,300
- Greenwich, OH12.1 mi · 1,409 people · home $121,600
Holiday Lakes questions
Is Holiday Lakes, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Holiday Lakes scores better for retirees than 36% of Ohio towns and quieter than 89%. 14.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.9).
How much does a house cost in Holiday Lakes?
The median owner-occupied home in Holiday Lakes is valued at $250,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $125,952, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Holiday Lakes?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.1 inches of precipitation a year and 33.5 inches of snow.
Does Holiday Lakes get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holiday Lakes since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 10, 1973. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)