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Vermilion, OH

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Savor the charm of this small town on a Great Lake

Lakeside Riverside Nautical Scenic Peaceful Family-Friendly Suburban Historic Charming Quaint

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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Vermilion, OH is $881 for one bedroom, $1,258 for two bedrooms, and $1,344 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Vermilion has increased by 9.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$881/month
811 Sq Ft
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Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

34

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Sailorway Middle School

Public

Grades 4-7

507 Students

6
out of 10

Vermilion Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

534 Students

5
out of 10

Vermilion High School

Public

Grades 8-12

674 Students

7
out of 10

Sailorway Middle School

Public

Grades 4-7

507 Students

6
out of 10

Vermilion High School

Public

Grades 8-12

674 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Vermillion River Reservation
  • Inland Seas Maritime Museum
  • Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation
  • Schoepfle Garden
  • Lakeview Park on West Erie Avenue

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 February 2025.