Aurora

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Aurora, OH Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,627

Population

17,667

Renter Mix

18% Rent

Delight in suburban tranquility and convenience in Portage County

Suburban Family-Friendly Peaceful Welcoming Close-Knit Scenic Convenient

Situated about 30 miles southeast of Cleveland, Aurora is a scenic suburb with a small-town feel. Aurora residents enjoy access to fantastic schools, Aurora Farms Premium Outlets, and Barrington Golf Club.

Outdoor recreation abounds at Aurora Sunny Lake Park, Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve, Liberty Park, South Chagrin Reservation, and the vast Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The rides at Fun n Stuff and the many metropolitan delights of Cleveland are just a short drive away from Aurora. Getting around from Aurora is easy with convenience to Route 82, I-480, and I-80.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$135,625

Average: $158,590

Education

7,961

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

9,314

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

47 Years

Largest Age Group

60-69 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

22%

Over 65

25%

Housing Distribution

Aurora has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Aurora, OH is $1,145 for a studio, $1,627 for one bedroom, $1,919 for two bedrooms, and $2,608 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Aurora has increased by 5.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,627/month
808 Sq Ft
House
$2,562/month
595 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Aurora, OH

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Schools

Leighton Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

658 Students

Craddock/Miller Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

434 Students

Harmon Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

685 Students

Aurora High School

Public

Grades 9-12

935 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Tinkers Creek State Park
  • Liberty Park and Nature Center
  • Beartown Lakes Reservation
  • Frohring Meadows
  • Wood Hollow

Airports

  • Cleveland-Hopkins International
  • Akron-Canton Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.