Sandusky, Ohio

Is Sandusky, OH (Bogart / Wilmer) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe9

Medium7

Low6

Other45

3 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape0

Child involved1

Assault0

Other2

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check was reported near Kilgore and Hamilton by the train tracks for an older male sitting at the intersection, reportedly talking to himself and wearing blue jeans and a gray shirt. The caller was concerned about his mental health.	Hamilton Rd, Kelleys Island, OH 43438	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services were dispatched to a location near Maple Drive for a female with chest pain.	Maple Dr, Kelleys Island, OH 43438	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched for a male on a roof near Woodford Road having difficulty breathing and sitting down.	Woodford Rd, Kelleys Island, OH 43438	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a male on a roof near Woodford Road is reported to have difficulty breathing and is sitting down.	Woodford Rd, Kelleys Island, OH 43438	Medical Emergency
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were dispatched to the 300 block of Maple Avenue in Lakeside for a person who appeared ill. The individual was awake and moving, and possible stroke symptoms were mentioned.	Maple Ave, Lakeside, OH 43440	Medical Emergency
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a female reportedly passed out and fell on the patio near West Bay Inn; she was alert and breathing.	W Lakeshore Dr, Kelleys Island, OH 43438	Medical Emergency
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders are attending to a person who has fallen near Pleasant Street and South Portage Pleasant Drive. The extent of injuries is unknown.	Pleasant St, Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440	Medical Emergency
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, erie Township EMS is dispatched to a location on West Lake Shore Drive near Ziemann and Jacob for a 68-year-old man who is unresponsive with a possible seizure.	W Lakeshore Dr, Kelleys Island, OH 43438	Medical Emergency
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency was reported near (number withheld) W 2nd and Lakeside. A person feels like they are going to pass out.	W 2nd St, Lakeside, OH 43440	Medical Emergency
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services are requested at Kelly's Island Ferry near (number withheld) West Main for a subject arriving on the 7:30 ferry with an unknown medical issue.	W Main St, Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$316,565

Average Rent

$1,543

Vacancy Rate

10.9%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Bogart / Wilmer is a rural neighborhood in Sandusky, Ohio, with a median home price of $316,565 and average rent of $1,543.

The area has a vacancy rate of 10.9%, higher than most U.S. neighborhoods, and homes mostly built between 1940 and 1999.

RuralOlder HomesModerate IncomeLow Child Poverty

Quick Facts

Child Poverty Rate	0.0%

Housing market and real estate character

Bogart / Wilmer's housing includes medium to large single-family homes and apartments, with moderate vacancy and mostly older construction.

Owner Occupied	Majority
Housing Age	Mostly built 1940-1999

What buyers will notice right away

Vacancy rate is above average, indicating some empty homes or apartments.

Most homes were built between 1940 and 1999.

Families & Lifestyle

Bogart / Wilmer has a moderate income level with no child poverty and a diverse occupational mix.

The neighborhood's zero child poverty rate supports family stability.

Occupations range from executive roles to manufacturing and service jobs, reflecting a diverse workforce.

Moderate Income Community — Income levels are moderate with a mix of occupations.

Child Poverty Rate	0.0%
Executive, Management, Professional Occupations	33.8%

Demographics

Executive, Management, Professional Occupations	33.8%
Income Rank	Moderate
Child Poverty Rate	0.0%
Top Ancestries	German (31.5%), English (18.4%), Irish (11.9%), Italian (8.4%), Polish (4.0%)
Languages Spoken	English 96.7%, Italian (13.3%)