Median Age
48 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
27%
Vermilion, OH
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$941
Population
10,823
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Savor the charm of this small town on a Great Lake
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Situated 40 miles west of Cleveland, Vermilion is a charming Midwestern town with the atmosphere of a seaside town in New England. Water defines Vermilion’s culture, with Lake Erie and the Vermilion River providing ample opportunities for boating, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and beachside lounging.
Once known as the “Village of Lake Captains,” Vermilion contains more well-maintained captains’ homes in its historic district than any other place in Ohio. Historic Downtown Vermilion is the town’s Central Business District, brimming with an array of quaint shops, eateries, boutiques, and offices along the picturesque Main Street and Liberty Avenue. Vermilion is also home to one of the highest rated restaurants in the state—Chez Francois.
The close-knit community in Vermilion comes together for a variety of special events, including the popular Festival of the Fish, Woollybear Festival, Annual Car Show, Pioneer Days, Ice-A-Fair, and outdoor movies and concerts during the summertime. The many metropolitan delights of Cleveland are less than an hour’s drive away as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$73,056
Average: $89,714
Education
2,926
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,397
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Vermilion has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Vermilion, OH is $941 for one bedroom, $1,335 for two bedrooms, and $1,433 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Vermilion has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$941/month
817 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Vermilion, OH is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
519 Students
Public
Grades K-8
501 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
563 Students
Public
Grades K-8
501 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
563 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Vermillion River Reservation
- Inland Seas Maritime Museum
- Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation
- Schoepfle Garden
- Lakeview Park on West Erie Avenue
Commuter Rail
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 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.