Sheffield Lake is a small town of 8,958 in Ohio, with a median household income of $61,699
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Sheffield Lake stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Sheffield Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Sheffield Lake 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: 92.3
Sheffield Lake's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Sheffield Lake costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Sheffield Lake, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$143,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,019
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,699
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Sheffield Lake's violent crime rate is 211.8 per 100,000 residents
— 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
211.8 /100k
Property Crime
446.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Sheffield Lake is served primarily by Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1
.
Metric
Sheffield Lake, 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
20.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sheffield Lake sees average highs of 36.3°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.6 inches of snow per year.
Sheffield Lake's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Sheffield Lake roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $143,300 and median rent is $1,019/month.
Sheffield Lake's violent crime rate is 211.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 446.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Sheffield Lake 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. 20.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sheffield Lake, OH has a population of 8,958, a median household income of $61,699, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Sheffield Lake averages 36.3°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches
with about 43.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Sheffield Lake, Ohio is 8,958 with a median age of 44.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sheffield Lake: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $143,300, median household income $61,699, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sheffield Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
