The Town FilesChardon, Ohio
City in Geauga County · population 5,242 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $303,000
- Household income
- $86,613
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 114 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 38.9
Chardon is a city of 5,242 people in Geauga County, Ohio. The median home is worth $303,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more of a college town than 95% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 93% of Ohio towns, better for retirees than 89% of Ohio towns.
How Chardon 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 Chardon is worth $303,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $86,613, which is more affordable than 12% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,163 a month. 66.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chardon | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $303,000 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,163 | $914 |
| Median household income | $86,613 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 66.5% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Chardon
| People | Chardon | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.0% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 17.9% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 25.0 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Chardon
July highs average 81.0°F and January lows 16.8°F. About 50.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 113.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 142 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chardon since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on August 24, 2023 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 31, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 21, 2022.
Severe weather in Geauga County since 1996
Geauga County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| 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 |
| August 1, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1656: Severe Storms, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Geauga County
Geauga County had 36,578 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,641 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Chardon itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Chardon
6 public schools with 3,073 students, about 19.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chardon High School | 8-12 | 1,097 | 20.3 |
| Chardon Middle School | 4-7 | 704 | 15.6 |
| Parkside Elementary School | K-5 | 549 | 19.6 |
| Munson Elementary School | 1-3 | 264 | 18.9 |
| Park Elementary School | 1-3 | 238 | 21.6 |
| Chardon Early Learning Center | PK-K | 221 | 27.6 |
Towns near Chardon
- Kirtland, OH6.8 mi · 6,937 people · home $391,300
- Chesterland, OH8.4 mi · 7,074 people · home $297,800
- Mentor, OH10.1 mi · 47,450 people · home $247,700
- Painesville, OH10.2 mi · 20,312 people · home $158,800
- Middlefield, OH10.9 mi · 2,748 people · home $199,800
- Willoughby, OH11.5 mi · 23,959 people · home $216,900
- Willoughby Hills, OH11.6 mi · 10,019 people · home $328,600
- South Russell, OH11.8 mi · 3,972 people · home $432,800
Chardon questions
Is Chardon, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chardon scores better for retirees than 89% of Ohio towns and quieter than 21%. 21.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.9).
How much does a house cost in Chardon?
The median owner-occupied home in Chardon is valued at $303,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $86,613, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,163 a month.
What is the weather like in Chardon?
July highs average 81.0°F and January lows 16.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.7 inches of precipitation a year and 113.7 inches of snow.
Does Chardon get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chardon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on August 24, 2023. 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)