Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
23%
Upper Sandusky, OH
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$677
Population
6,877
Renter Mix
38% Rent
A riverside Ohio city with classic charm
Rural
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Laidback
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Architecture
Head north from Columbus along U.S. Highway 23 for just over 60 miles and you’ll find yourself in Upper Sandusky, a laidback northern Ohio city surrounded by sprawling farmland and housing incredible amenities. Named for its location near the headwaters of the Sandusky River, Upper Sandusky provides renters with a variety of long-standing homes and apartment rentals, all shrouded by towering oaks and wide, tree-lined streets. The city center at Wyandot Avenue and Sandusky Avenue is where you’ll find locally owned Italian eateries, Mexican, American and more. Locals gather at a number of bars and local watering holes as well as Harrison Smith Park on the east side of town.
It's easy to head north to Cleveland or Toledo via Interstate 75, or south to Killdeer Plains Wildlife Refuge.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,827
Average: $68,971
Education
1,457
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,582
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Upper Sandusky has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Upper Sandusky, OH is $677 for one bedroom, $872 for two bedrooms, and $736 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Upper Sandusky has decreased by -4.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$677/month
658 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Upper Sandusky, OH is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
268 Students
Public
Grades K-5
117 Students
Public
Grades K-8
504 Students
Public
Grades K-5
129 Students
Public
Grades K-8
504 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
425 Students
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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 June 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.