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Living in
Aurora.
About
Life in Aurora
Living in Aurora means settling into a quiet, established suburb positioned right between Akron and Cleveland—close enough to both cities for job opportunities, but far enough removed that you're not dealing with urban density or sprawl. The median household income hovers around $127,886, and with a median home value of $387,800 and homeownership at a solid 82.8%, this is a community where most people own their houses outright and have roots. The unemployment rate sits at 4.8%, which is healthy, though your commute to actual employment could run 30 minutes depending on where you work, so factor that into your daily life calculation.
Aurora at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
48.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Foreign-Born
5.5%
Broadband Internet
96.0%
of households
Population Growth
+4.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.5% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Aurora: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Aurora, the largest foreign-born group is from India (12.9%), and 2.8% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
23.3%
of residents
65 and Older
24.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.3%
of households
Married Couples
59.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.48
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 74% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Aurora
In Aurora, rent runs 74% above the OH average, and home values are 81% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,398
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
82.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $441,732 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Aurora
Unemployment in Portage County, which includes Aurora, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Aurora: Portage County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Portage County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Aurora Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.9 min avg
How Aurora residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Aurora, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 121 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 85% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Aurora runs 85% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
49.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
368.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Aurora Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
65.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Portage County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Portage County, which includes Aurora, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Lake-Effect Snow | $15,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2023 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 8 | Winter Storm | $5,000 |
| 2021 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $251,000 |
| 2020 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,000 |
| 2019 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $490,000 |
| 2018 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $193,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Portage County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Portage County, which includes Aurora, is typically good.
Median AQI
43
Portage County, county-wide
Climate79°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Aurora has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.5"
Annual Snowfall
62.9"
Hot Days/Year
4
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
138
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
148
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 16°F | 3.34" |
| Feb | 35°F | 17°F | 2.70" |
| Mar | 44°F | 25°F | 3.42" |
| Apr | 58°F | 36°F | 4.01" |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 4.06" |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 4.19" |
| Jul | 81°F | 60°F | 4.31" |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 3.70" |
| Sep | 73°F | 52°F | 4.04" |
| Oct | 61°F | 41°F | 3.77" |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 3.17" |
| Dec | 37°F | 23°F | 3.39" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Aurora
Uninsured
1.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Aurora's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
University Hospitals Portage Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.7 mi away · Ravenna
Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare Northfield Campus
Psychiatric · 12.2 mi away · Northfield
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.5 mi away · Beachwood
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Aurora
Aurora's student/teacher ratio is 17.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 61.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
61.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Aurora (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 19,320 students · in-state tuition $13,628 · 64% graduate · median earnings $51,178 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Cleveland
13.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 164 students · in-state tuition $23,880 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Aurora
Aurora has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cuyahoga Valley National Park (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
12 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
24 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
36 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
80 mi awayPublic Libraries in Aurora
Aurora Memorial Branch
115 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora
Cities Near Aurora
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Aurora?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Aurora FAQ
Is Aurora, Ohio affordable?⌄
Aurora's median rent is $1,799/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $127,886/year. Median home value is $387,800.
Is Aurora, Ohio safe?⌄
Aurora's violent crime rate was 50 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 369 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Aurora, Ohio?⌄
Portage County, which includes Aurora, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Aurora, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Aurora is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,799/month and median household income is $127,886/year. The median home value is $387,800. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Aurora, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Aurora is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from