Port Clinton

Situated on the southern shore of Lake Erie in Ottawa County, Port Clinton is a small Ohio city of about 6,000 residents. With 3,756 housing units and an owner-occupancy rate of 73.1 percent, the city leans heavily toward homeownership, though renters pay a median gross rent of $882 per month. The median household income stands at $58,524. Residents spend relatively little time getting to work, with an average commute of just 17.1 minutes, and only 2.2 percent of workers are employed from home, suggesting most jobs are reached by car or other transportation. Port Clinton serves as the Ottawa County seat and sits close to the Lake Erie islands accessible by ferry, giving it a distinct connection to seasonal tourism and commercial fishing alongside its year-round residential character. The combination of a compact population, a strong owner-occupied housing stock, and short commute times reflects a community where most daily needs and employment are accessible within a modest radius.

Market description generated from current MLS and U.S. Census data.