City profile
Aurora, OH
Portage County · Population 17,581
Aurora is a town in Portage County, OH with about 17,581 residents and a typical home value near $388,000. It is 23 miles from Cleveland, OH, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
28°F
Summer avg
72°F
Sunny days / yr
166
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$387,800
Typical monthly housing
$2,575
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
155
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.45%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.24%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 65/100
Top hazards: Hail, Ice storm, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
28 mi to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 42% Democratic / 57% Republican
Community
Population
17,581
Black population
3.9%
County
Portage County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 17,581 residents
- Typical home value about $388,000
- 23 miles from Cleveland, OH
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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