What are the schools like in Sheffield, OH?

Sheffield is served primarily by Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.0:1.

What is the median household income in Sheffield?

The median household income in Sheffield, OH is $101,173 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Sheffield, OH?

Sheffield has an average high temperature of 36.3°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.6 inches.

Sheffield, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Sheffield, OH affordable or expensive?

Sheffield's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sheffield is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $260,600 and the median rent is $1,566 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sheffield, OH?

Sheffield has a violent crime rate of 224.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 932.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sheffield, OH a Good Place to Live?

Sheffield is a small town of 4,225 in Ohio, with a median household income of $101,173 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Sheffield stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Sheffield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sheffield city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.7

Sheffield's overall cost of living index is 98.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sheffield costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sheffield, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$260,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,566	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$101,173	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sheffield's violent crime rate is 224.6 per 100,000 residents — 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

224.6 /100k

Property Crime

932.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Sheffield is served primarily by Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1 .

Metric	Sheffield, OH	National Avg
School District	Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sheffield sees average highs of 36.3°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 40.4 inches of annual precipitation and 43.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sheffield, OH
Average High — January	36.3°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	40.4"
Annual Snowfall	43.6"

Demographics

Metric	Sheffield, OH	National Avg
Population	4,225	—
Median Age	49.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	3.3%	6.3%
Under 18	14.3%	22.2%
65 and over	26.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sheffield Lake, OH 2 mi Lorain, OH 5 mi Avon, OH 5 mi Avon Lake, OH 5 mi Elyria, OH 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Sheffield

Sheffield, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

44054

Sheffield vs Other Cities

Sheffield, OH vs Sheffield Lake, OH Sheffield, OH vs Lorain, OH Sheffield, OH vs Avon, OH Sheffield, OH vs Avon Lake, OH Sheffield, OH vs Elyria, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sheffield, OH affordable or expensive?

Sheffield's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sheffield roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $260,600 and median rent is $1,566/month.

What is the crime rate in Sheffield, OH?

Sheffield's violent crime rate is 224.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 932.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sheffield?

Public schools in Sheffield are operated by Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 36.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sheffield, OH a good place to live?

Sheffield, OH has a population of 4,225, a median household income of $101,173, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Sheffield?

Sheffield averages 36.3°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.4 inches with about 43.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sheffield?

Sheffield, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44054.

What is the population of Sheffield?

The population of Sheffield, Ohio is 4,225 with a median age of 49.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sheffield?

Key numbers for living in Sheffield: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $260,600, median household income $101,173, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sheffield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.