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Vermilion, OH

Vermilion, OH.

Population: 15,654 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Vermilion, OH is $272,124 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $335,000 after a median 35 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,995/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, ice storm, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$272,124

Typical home value

+4.8%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$272,124
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+16.7%
5-year appreciation
+34.6%
10-year appreciation
+92.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$272,124
House Price Index (state)
365.7 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$335,000
Median list price
$317,400
Median price per sqft
$192
1-year sale-price change
+16.5%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
61
For-sale inventory
71
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
61
1-year forecast
+3.7%
New listings (monthly)
24

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,995/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$927/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$977/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,221/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,531/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,702/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.6 : 1
Schools include
Vermilion Elementary School, Vermilion High School, Sailorway Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, ice storm, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A14
NFIP flood claims on record
423
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
40.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,527
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,595

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (29 mi)
National parks include
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, James A Garfield National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Ortner Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Erie-Ottawa International Airport (27 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
23
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER, FIRELANDS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+12 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1974
Housing built before 1970
44.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,718
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
77.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,368
Average weekly wage
$971
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
164

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

VermilionState medianUS median
Typical home value$272,124$225,365$288,527
Median sale price$335,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market35 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,995/mo$1,387/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,718$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Vermilion, OH?
$272,124.
What is the median sale price in Vermilion, OH?
$335,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Vermilion, OH?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in Vermilion, OH?
Typical rent: $1,995/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Vermilion, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, ice storm, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
Is Vermilion, OH in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Vermilion, OH. 423 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A14. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Vermilion, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Vermilion, OH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Vermilion, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Vermilion, OH?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Vermilion, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Vermilion, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Vermilion

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