Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
24%
Chardon
Chardon, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,211
Population
5,667
Renter Mix
37% Rent
Meet one of Ohio’s sweetest small towns
Outdoors
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Suburban
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Community
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Relaxed
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Jogging Trails
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10 miles south of Lake Erie, Chardon is a charming small town located within the “Snow Belt” of the Buckeye State. Chardon has an average of 78 inches of snow per year, making it a wonderland for snowflake lovers. Chardon is a part of Geauga County, which is known around the world for being one of the best places to make maple syrup. The suburban town has good schools, making it a great place to raise families.
For fun, you can find the community spending their time outdoors. There are several golf courses and parks in the area. Take a stroll down a portion of the Buckeye Trail, a 1,444-mile hiking pathway that loops through wooded trails, rivers, and abandoned railroads to give a special perspective of the state. Chardon also has a very strong performing arts scene. The Geauga Lyric Theater Guild produces a series of youth shows and plays. The theater also offers dances classes.
Chardon locals are extremely proud of their town. The community is busiest when they host special events honoring the town’s uniqueness. Winterfest celebrates Chardon’s snowy weather featuring carriage rides, ice sculpting, sled dogs, and more. There is even a grand finale showcasing the lighting of a seven-foot fire and ice tower. One of the biggest events of the year is the annual Geauga County Maple Festival. This four-day celebration is an excellent mixture of classic festivities and quirky events you probably won’t find anywhere else. The festival features carnival rides, a baking contest, pageants, and a beard competition to name a few.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$77,420
Average: $97,256
Education
1,666
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,806
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Chardon has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Chardon, OH is $1,211 for one bedroom, $1,596 for two bedrooms, and $1,470 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chardon has increased by 5.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,211/month
640 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Chardon, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
231 Students
Public
Grades K-5
227 Students
Public
Grades K-8
708 Students
Public
Grades K-5
247 Students
Public
Grades K-5
236 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
989 Students
Public
Grades K-8
708 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
989 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve
- Bass Lake Preserve
- Maple Highlands Trail
- Orchard Hills Park
- Big Creek Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Cleveland-Hopkins International
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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.