The Town FilesClyde, Ohio
City in Sandusky County · population 6,294 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $129,600
- Household income
- $50,574
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 46.0
Clyde is a city of 6,294 people in Sandusky County, Ohio. The median home is worth $129,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 81% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 74% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 74% of Ohio towns.
How Clyde 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 Clyde is worth $129,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $50,574, which is more affordable than 53% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $739 a month. 67.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clyde | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $129,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $739 | $914 |
| Median household income | $50,574 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 67.8% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Clyde
| People | Clyde | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.4% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 17.8 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.7% | 90.9% |
Weather in Clyde
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 18.5°F. About 38.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.2 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 125 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clyde since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 8, 1953 about 5.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 23 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 15, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 14, 1974.
Severe weather in Sandusky County since 1996
Sandusky County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, 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 |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Sandusky County
Sandusky County had 24,936 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,676 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Clyde itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in Clyde
3 public schools with 1,565 students, about 16.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde High School | 9-12 | 598 | 15.7 |
| Clyde Elementary School | PK-3 | 495 | 17.1 |
| McPherson Middle School | 6-8 | 472 | 15.2 |
Towns near Clyde
- Bellevue, OH7.5 mi · 8,249 people · home $152,800
- Fremont, OH7.8 mi · 15,930 people · home $117,500
- Ballville, OH8.2 mi · 3,823 people · home $195,300
- Port Clinton, OH14.4 mi · 6,025 people · home $152,300
- Oak Harbor, OH16.1 mi · 2,821 people · home $142,200
- Tiffin, OH16.6 mi · 17,953 people · home $142,200
- Sandusky, OH17.3 mi · 25,095 people · home $113,100
- Norwalk, OH19.7 mi · 17,068 people · home $163,300
Clyde questions
Is Clyde, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clyde scores better for retirees than 81% of Ohio towns and quieter than 58%. 19.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.0).
How much does a house cost in Clyde?
The median owner-occupied home in Clyde is valued at $129,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,574, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $739 a month.
What is the weather like in Clyde?
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 18.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.2 inches of precipitation a year and 26.2 inches of snow.
Does Clyde get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clyde since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 8, 1953. 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)