The Town FilesAurora, Ohio
City in Portage County · population 17,239 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $387,800
- Household income
- $127,886
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 62 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 48.0
Aurora is a city of 17,239 people in Portage County, Ohio. The median home is worth $387,800, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more upscale than 94% of Ohio towns, better for retirees than 91% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Ohio towns.
How Aurora 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 Aurora is worth $387,800, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $127,886, which is more affordable than 30% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,799 a month. 82.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Aurora | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $387,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,799 | $914 |
| Median household income | $127,886 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 82.7% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Aurora
| People | Aurora | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.1% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61.2% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.4% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.5% | — |
| Work from home | 20.5% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 27.9 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Aurora
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 17.0°F. About 43.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 62.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Aurora since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 2, 1983 about 6.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 26 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 24, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on April 15, 2026.
Severe weather in Portage County since 1996
Portage County has been included in 12 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 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1556: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Portage County
Portage County had 56,561 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,670 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Aurora itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Aurora
5 public schools with 3,033 students, about 17.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora High School | 9-12 | 963 | 16.1 |
| Harmon Middle School | 6-8 | 688 | 18.1 |
| Leighton Elementary School | 3-5 | 679 | 20.0 |
| Craddock Elementary School | 1-2 | 417 | 17.4 |
| Miller Elementary School | PK-K | 286 | 22.0 |
Towns near Aurora
- Reminderville, OH3.8 mi · 5,412 people · home $333,000
- Streetsboro, OH4.3 mi · 17,260 people · home $220,500
- Bainbridge, OH5.8 mi · 9,242 people · home $446,600
- Twinsburg, OH5.9 mi · 19,248 people · home $318,800
- Hudson, OH7.1 mi · 23,110 people · home $466,500
- Solon, OH8.1 mi · 24,262 people · home $392,900
- Macedonia, OH8.8 mi · 12,168 people · home $308,500
- South Russell, OH9.1 mi · 3,972 people · home $432,800
Aurora questions
Is Aurora, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Aurora scores better for retirees than 91% of Ohio towns and quieter than 45%. 24.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.0).
How much does a house cost in Aurora?
The median owner-occupied home in Aurora is valued at $387,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $127,886, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,799 a month.
What is the weather like in Aurora?
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 17.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.1 inches of precipitation a year and 62.0 inches of snow.
Does Aurora get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Aurora since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 2, 1983. 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)