The Town FilesChesterland, Ohio
Community in Geauga County · population 7,074 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $297,800
- Household income
- $107,898
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 107 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 52.6
Chesterland is a community of 7,074 people in Geauga County, Ohio. The median home is worth $297,800, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 98% of Ohio towns, better for families than 96% of Ohio towns, quieter than 91% of Ohio towns.
How Chesterland 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 Chesterland is worth $297,800, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $107,898, which is more affordable than 42% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $839 a month. 86.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chesterland | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $297,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $839 | $914 |
| Median household income | $107,898 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 86.9% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Chesterland
| People | Chesterland | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.6 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 13.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 12.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.4% | — |
| Work from home | 19.2% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 26.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.5% | 90.9% |
Weather in Chesterland
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 19.2°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 106.6 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chesterland since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 29, 1966 about 7.2 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 83 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 15, 2026.
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 Chesterland itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Chesterland
4 public schools with 2,059 students, about 19.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Geauga High School | 9-12 | 660 | 17.4 |
| West Geauga Middle School | 6-8 | 514 | 21.4 |
| Robert C Lindsey Elementary School | 3-5 | 465 | 19.4 |
| Westwood Elementary School | K-2 | 420 | 21.0 |
Towns near Chesterland
- Mayfield, OH4.2 mi · 3,356 people · home $311,900
- Kirtland, OH4.8 mi · 6,937 people · home $391,300
- Mayfield Heights, OH5.0 mi · 20,351 people · home $205,200
- Willoughby Hills, OH5.5 mi · 10,019 people · home $328,600
- Highland Heights, OH6.0 mi · 8,719 people · home $371,400
- Pepper Pike, OH6.3 mi · 6,796 people · home $579,600
- South Russell, OH6.7 mi · 3,972 people · home $432,800
- Chagrin Falls, OH6.9 mi · 4,188 people · home $440,700
Chesterland questions
Is Chesterland, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chesterland scores better for retirees than 98% of Ohio towns and quieter than 91%. 30.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.6).
How much does a house cost in Chesterland?
The median owner-occupied home in Chesterland is valued at $297,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $107,898, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $839 a month.
What is the weather like in Chesterland?
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 19.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 106.6 inches of snow.
Does Chesterland get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chesterland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 29, 1966. 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)