RANK #128 / 996 · POP 58,518 · OH
PROJECTED GROWTH: +2.6%
Huron County, Ohio, is often recognized by locals for Norwalk, its largest city and county seat, known as the "Maple City" due to its tree-lined streets. Located in northern Ohio, it sits roughly an hour's drive from major cities like Cleveland, Akron, and Toledo, making commutes feasible for some residents. The community maintains a rural charm, with over half its population residing in rural areas. The county offers outdoor recreation, including over 28 miles of walking and biking trails, five golf courses, and several reservoirs and inland lakes. Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve provides hiking trails and birdwatching opportunities along Lake Erie.
Life in Huron County blends rural living with access to amenities. Public schools in the county are generally above average. While a car is often necessary for getting around, Norwalk offers some walkable areas. The economy is driven by agriculture, with Huron County being a top vegetable producer in Ohio, alongside manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Recent economic developments include business investment projects, such as expansions in manufacturing, which have added new jobs and retained existing ones. For example, Norwalk saw Sealcore LLC, an Italian manufacturer, establish a new facility, and Norweco and Norwalk Precast Molds expanded their existing operations.
Contracting economy
Harsh climate or flat terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing looks undervalued at 4.0x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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Huron County has a Boom Town Index score of 87/100, ranking #128 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at -1.1% and a median household income of $64,144, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Huron County is $151,600 with median rent at $805/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.4231, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: -0.1% year-over-year. Job growth: -1.1%. Home values changed +4.7% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 3.29% of Huron County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.