The Town FilesHuron, Ohio
City in Erie County · population 6,922 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $222,500
- Household income
- $78,333
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 35 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 48.0
Huron is a city of 6,922 people in Erie County, Ohio. The median home is worth $222,500, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 98% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 87% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 86% of Ohio towns.
How Huron 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 Huron is worth $222,500, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $78,333, which is more affordable than 42% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,000 a month. 77.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Huron | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $222,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,000 | $914 |
| Median household income | $78,333 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 77.9% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.0% | — |
Who lives in Huron
| People | Huron | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.7 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Huron
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 21.8°F. About 34.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 35.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Huron 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 3.4 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 27 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 24, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 9, 2012.
Severe weather in Erie County since 1996
Erie County has been included in 14 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 |
| 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 Erie County
Erie County had 36,283 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,985 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Huron itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Huron
3 public schools with 1,175 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Elementary School | PK-5 | 529 | 18.2 |
| Huron High School | 9-12 | 377 | 17.1 |
| McCormick Middle School | 6-8 | 269 | 14.9 |
Towns near Huron
- Sandusky, OH8.8 mi · 25,095 people · home $113,100
- Norwalk, OH10.8 mi · 17,068 people · home $163,300
- Vermilion, OH12.7 mi · 10,659 people · home $183,600
- Bellevue, OH16.7 mi · 8,249 people · home $152,800
- Amherst, OH17.2 mi · 12,681 people · home $239,200
- Oberlin, OH19.4 mi · 8,555 people · home $225,600
- Lorain, OH20.0 mi · 65,211 people · home $139,200
- Port Clinton, OH20.9 mi · 6,025 people · home $152,300
Huron questions
Is Huron, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Huron scores better for retirees than 98% of Ohio towns and quieter than 61%. 28.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.0).
How much does a house cost in Huron?
The median owner-occupied home in Huron is valued at $222,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,333, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,000 a month.
What is the weather like in Huron?
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 21.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.0 inches of precipitation a year and 35.4 inches of snow.
Does Huron get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Huron 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)