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Living in Sandusky

There were 156 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Owner occupation was 50.1%, and the vacancy rate was 16.5% in July 2026. The population of Sandusky, in the United States, was 24,606 in July 2026. Foreign-born residents accounted for 3.3% of the population in 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Sandusky?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$905 per month, while the median home value was US$113,100 in July 2026. 46% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Sandusky recurring monthly costs, € per month€1127Private kindergarten€218Utilities, 85 m² flat€51Mobile plan, 10 GB€47Internet, 60 Mbps€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited47.27 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Sandusky (Wayback Machine capture 20241203202202)20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,127 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Sandusky (Wayback Machine capture 20241203202202)20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB51.47 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Sandusky (Wayback Machine capture 20241203202202)20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home217.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Sandusky (Wayback Machine capture 20241203202202)20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$905/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent45.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct16.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,764 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Median monthly rent795.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count440 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 806 people of 24,001 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$50,139 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Sandusky is 7.8%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Sandusky 7.8%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd50,139 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct64.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct84.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct6.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct8.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct5.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,424 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)18Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,179 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov17Official
Unemployment rate7.75 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Sandusky. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Sandusky. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct89.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools7 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct24.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents156 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,863 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Sandusky when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesSandusky highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Sandusky highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,977Sandusky2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,977 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting10Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents301.2 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count49 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute17.96 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct7.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct2.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportTDZ3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport66 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Sandusky. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Sandusky.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Sandusky average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND28°-6°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Sandusky average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100484565968393907778696754JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 1.33 · Feb 2.78 · Mar 7.22 · Apr 14.06 · May 20.28 · Jun 25.61 · Jul 27.94 · Aug 26.94 · Sep 23.61 · Oct 17.22 · Nov 10.06 · Dec 4.06 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014846 (SANDUSKY)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.67 · Feb -4.78 · Mar -0.611 · Apr 5.17 · May 11.78 · Jun 17.44 · Jul 19.56 · Aug 18.78 · Sep 14.94 · Oct 8.67 · Nov 2.67 · Dec -2.33 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014846 (SANDUSKY)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -2.17 · Feb -1 · Mar 3.33 · Apr 9.61 · May 16 · Jun 21.56 · Jul 23.72 · Aug 22.89 · Sep 19.28 · Oct 12.94 · Nov 6.39 · Dec 0.889 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 48.26 · Feb 44.96 · Mar 65.02 · Apr 95.5 · May 82.55 · Jun 93.22 · Jul 90.17 · Aug 76.71 · Sep 77.98 · Oct 69.09 · Nov 67.06 · Dec 53.85 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014846 (SANDUSKY)14Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M399.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M39.24 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm745 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul23.42 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature12.06 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan1.95 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Mesquite24,001 residentsHammond24,032 residentsCoralville23,960 residentsBoerne24,047 residentsClinton24,049 residentsWaynesboro23,951 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Sandusky residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.6%Foreign residents 3.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.92 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents806 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density961.7 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population24,001 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program16Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population23,951 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Is Sandusky a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker44%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 34–54%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–70%
Student47%strong on education, weak on work · range 36–58%
Family48%strong on family, weak on cost · range 38–58%
Retirement44%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 32–56%
Foreign residents806 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population24,001 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent45.96 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent795.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,764 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,424 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd113,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes50.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour65.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad3.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct0.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct2.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct62.28 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct75.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct8.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct88.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count3 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 2022387,870 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202225 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus11,642 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct3.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct76.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Sandusky?

The median gross salary is 3,179 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Sandusky?

The unemployment rate is 7.75 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Sandusky?

Police recorded 2,977 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Sandusky?

The published population is 24,001 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Sandusky?

806 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Sandusky a good place to live?

Sandusky may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Sandusky, United States: rent, salary, cost of living, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/sandusky/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  10. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014846 (SANDUSKY) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  9. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  10. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Sandusky (Wayback Machine capture 20241203202202) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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