Perkins Township, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
12,401 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,415 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$204,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$598 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$842 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Erie County
1
Sandusky Metro Area
1
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Erie County
4
Sandusky Metro Area
3
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 11 27
Feb 2 9 29
Mar 3 7 38
Apr 3 2 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 2 43
Dec 3 8 31

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (54%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, OH State Senate District 2, OH State House District 89, OH
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Schools

Briar Middle School
1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Perkins High School
1 miles, N • 4.1 star
Meadowlawn Elementary School
2 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Ohio Business College-Sandusky
2 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Firelands Regional Medical Center
4 miles, N • 4.1 star
Bellevue Hospital
12 miles, W • 4.1 star
Fisher-Titus Hospital
13 miles, S • 4.1 star
Magruder Hospital
15 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

Toledo Express Airport
59 miles, NW • 1 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
73 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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