The Town FilesSheffield, Ohio
Village in Lorain County · population 4,135 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $292,700
- Household income
- $107,837
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 48.3
Sheffield is a village of 4,135 people in Lorain County, Ohio. The median home is worth $292,700, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 99% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 87% of Ohio towns.
How Sheffield 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 Sheffield is worth $292,700, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $107,837, which is more affordable than 48% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,806 a month. 71.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sheffield | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $292,700 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,806 | $914 |
| Median household income | $107,837 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 71.4% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Sheffield
| People | Sheffield | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 13.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.7% | — |
| Work from home | 18.1% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.7% | 90.9% |
Weather in Sheffield
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 21.5°F. About 42.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 43.6 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 115 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sheffield since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 8, 1953 about 3.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 352 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 6, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 20, 2023.
Severe weather in Lorain County since 1996
Lorain County has been included in 19 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 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| February 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | DR-1580: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Lorain County
Lorain County had 98,291 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,721 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Sheffield itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Sheffield
4 public schools with 1,283 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside High School | 9-12 | 461 | 15.4 |
| Brookside Intermediate School | 3-6 | 425 | 20.2 |
| Brookside Middle School | 7-8 | 253 | 15.8 |
| Sheffield Academy (charter) | K-6 | 144 | 16.0 |
Towns near Sheffield
- Sheffield Lake, OH2.2 mi · 8,957 people · home $167,000
- Lorain, OH4.6 mi · 65,211 people · home $139,200
- Avon, OH4.7 mi · 24,847 people · home $395,900
- Avon Lake, OH4.8 mi · 25,206 people · home $368,300
- Elyria, OH5.5 mi · 52,656 people · home $156,100
- North Ridgeville, OH6.1 mi · 35,280 people · home $270,100
- Amherst, OH8.0 mi · 12,681 people · home $239,200
- Westlake, OH8.5 mi · 34,228 people · home $368,200
Sheffield questions
Is Sheffield, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sheffield scores better for retirees than 99% of Ohio towns and quieter than 50%. 27.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.3).
How much does a house cost in Sheffield?
The median owner-occupied home in Sheffield is valued at $292,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $107,837, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,806 a month.
What is the weather like in Sheffield?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.0 inches of precipitation a year and 43.6 inches of snow.
Does Sheffield get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sheffield 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)