Housing data for Kelleys Island, OH
Kelleys Island, OH has an estimated 128 residents and 1,009 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a village in Erie County.
8.2% of households rent.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−45.8%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 128 (±62)
- Housing units
- 1,009 (±145)
- Households that rent
- 8.2%
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −45.8%
What stands out in Kelleys Island
Working from home: 87.5% (±33.9 points) in Kelleys Island, higher than in Erie County (6.0%).
Median home value: $346,400 (±$36,696) in Kelleys Island, higher than in Erie County ($199,700).
Households that rent: 8.2% (±12.9 points) in Kelleys Island, lower than in Erie County (28.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 1.4% (±5.3 points) in Kelleys Island, lower than in Erie County (10.9%).
Housing in Kelleys Island at a glance
- Rent burden: 100.0% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 8.2% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $82,917 median household income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Home values: $346,400 median home value (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Homeowner costs: $1,417 median monthly cost with a mortgage (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Property taxes: $2,438 median real estate taxes a year (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Types of homes: 1.4% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 58.2% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 41.8% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 41.0% heat with electricity (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Growth: −45.8% residents since 2015–2019 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- How long people stay: 0.0% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Kelleys Island against Erie County, its state and the nation
| Kelleys Island | Erie County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 128 (±62) | 74,581 (exact) | 11,810,293 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 1,009 (±145) | 38,534 (±86) | 5,292,391 (±464) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 8.2% (±12.9 points) | 28.1% (±1.9 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | — | $933 (±$23) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $82,917 (±$52,540) | $71,993 (±$3,166) | $71,389 (±$321) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $346,400 (±$36,696) | $199,700 (±$6,490) | $214,800 (±$742) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,438 (±$838) | $2,428 (±$72) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 41.8% (±7.4 points) | 68.3% (±3.0 points) | 63.4% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | — | 21.5 minutes (±1.0) | 23.4 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 75.4% (±23.0 points) | 88.3% (±1.6 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 69.0 years (±11.3) | 45.3 years (±0.3) | 39.7 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Kelleys Island covers 4.3 square miles of land, about 29 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Kelleys Island has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 236 (±60) | 128 (±62) | −45.8% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 906 (±79) | 1,009 (±145) | +11.4% | Not a measurable change |
| Median home value | $293,500 (±$26,926) | $346,400 (±$36,696) | +18.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $59,444 (±$17,330) | $82,917 (±$52,540) | +39.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,238 (±$196) | $1,417 (±$514) | +14.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,852 (±$239) | $2,438 (±$838) | +31.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 5.0% (±4.9 points) | 8.2% (±12.9 points) | +3.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 33.3% (±41.0 points) | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | −33.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
ZIP codes in Kelleys Island
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43438 | 100% | 128 | — | $346,400 | $82,917 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Kelleys Island
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marblehead | 4.8 mi | $1,000 | $376,400 | 8.8% |
| Danbury Township | 5.8 mi | $839 | $308,800 | 10.7% |
| Put-in-Bay | 6.7 mi | $719 | $450,000 | 33.3% |
| Catawba Island Township | 7.7 mi | $1,217 | $366,400 | 11.4% |
| Put-in-Bay Township | 9.1 mi | $827 | $565,200 | 11.9% |
| Sandusky | 10 mi | $905 | $113,100 | 49.9% |
| Bay View | 11 mi | $866 | $169,300 | 11.4% |
| Portage Township (Ottawa County) | 12 mi | $1,103 | $218,800 | 14.0% |
HUD Fair Market Rent for Kelleys Island, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $927 | $977 | $1,221 | $1,531 | $1,702 |
HUD income limits for Kelleys Island, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,050 | $36,750 | $58,800 |
| 2 people | $25,200 | $42,000 | $67,200 |
| 3 people | $28,350 | $47,250 | $75,600 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,500 | $84,000 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,700 | $90,750 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,900 | $97,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,100 | $104,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $69,300 | $110,900 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Erie County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $105,300.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Kelleys Island
How many homes are in Kelleys Island?
Kelleys Island, OH has an estimated 1,009 (±145) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the most common home size in Kelleys Island?
The most common size is 2 bedrooms, 34.6% of homes in Kelleys Island, OH.
How old are most homes in Kelleys Island?
41.8% of homes in Kelleys Island, OH were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Kelleys Island growing?
In Kelleys Island, the number of residents went from 236 in 2015–2019 to 128 in 2020–2024 (−45.8%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in Kelleys Island?
The ZIP code that covers Kelleys Island is 43438.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kelleys Island village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kelleys Island village, Ohio
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kelleys Island village, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kelleys Island village, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kelleys Island village, Ohio
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Kelleys Island village, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Kelleys Island village, Ohio
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Erie County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Erie County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Kelleys Island village, Ohio (place:39662, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures last updated on .