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Kelleys Island is a small town of 221 in Ohio, with a median household income of $74,375
and a 20.2% unemployment rate.
Strengths:
Kelleys Island stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kelleys Island is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kelleys Island city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Kelleys Island metro area.
Metric
Kelleys Island, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$295,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
94.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$74,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kelleys Island's violent crime rate is 137.3 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
137.3 /100k
Property Crime
942.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kelleys Island is served primarily by Kelleys Island Local.
Metric
Kelleys Island, OH
National Avg
School District
Kelleys Island Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
43.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kelleys Island sees average highs of 34.4°F in January
and 82.3°F in July,
with 36.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 32.7 inches of snow per year.
Kelleys Island has a median home value of $295,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $74,375.
Kelleys Island's violent crime rate is 137.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 942.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kelleys Island are operated by Kelleys Island Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
43.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kelleys Island, OH has a population of 221, a median household income of $74,375, and an unemployment rate of 20.2%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Kelleys Island averages 34.4°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.8 inches
with about 32.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kelleys Island, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43438.
The population of Kelleys Island, Ohio is 221 with a median age of 65.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kelleys Island: median home $295,400, median household income $74,375, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kelleys Island side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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