Lock No. 28 · National Register of Historic Places
Peninsula’s story
189 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1872.
6 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1837Peninsula is settled
PeninsulaOH
2 bordering townsMap →
Valley Railway Historic District · Photo: Cuyahoga Valley National Park · Public domain
Population
522
2025 Census estimate · −1.9% since 2020
Typical home
$376K
+4.2% in a year
Household income
$118K
median
Median age
54.0
years
Jobs based here
353
Balanced
Is Peninsula a good place to live?
56% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Peninsula, against 24% in Ohio’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. 71% of the land in Peninsula is conserved, above both Ohio’s towns (3.7%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 2,076 acres with 9.4 miles of trail. Peninsula has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Peninsula stand out
Where Peninsula beats most towns.
Small town
522 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Boston TownshipBoston HeightsPeninsula
Nearby attractions
All 72 attractions →Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and 60 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Peninsula. Close and well known come first.
Big draw20 mi MuseumRock and Roll Hall of Fame580K visitors a year
in town National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park3.0M visitors a year
Big draw30 mi MuseumPro Football Hall of Fame192K visitors a year
Big draw19 mi Stadium & arenaProgressive Field
20 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Field
19 mi Stadium & arenaRocket ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Pro Football Hall of Fame: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Progressive Field: Jsawczuk, Public domain · Huntington Bank Field: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Rocket Arena: Cards84664, CC BY-SA 4.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Peninsula: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Peninsula, and how to reach them.
PowerOhio Edison16.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHudson City PWS1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Peninsula’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Summit County Board of ElectionsSummit County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP code4426444264 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Peninsula.
Outdoors
In Peninsula, trail density runs higher than in the typical Ohio or U.S. town
The trail density in Peninsula is 2.4 miles per square mile. 11 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
70.5%conserved
70.5%
conserved · 1,983 of 2,813 acres
11 mi
of trails · 2.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 9.4 mi | 2,076 |
| 2. Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park | 1 mi | 77 |
| 3. Wildlife Woods Park | 0.1 mi | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Housing
Peninsula’s typical home value is about $376K
The typical Peninsula home is worth about $376,000, up 4.2% in a year, 53% above the Ohio typical home. Peninsula’s median rent is $1,750 a month.
$376KZillow home value
| Peninsula | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,750 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 85% | 77% | 73% |
Typical home value
Peninsula$376K
Ohio$246K
+4.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Very low risk in Peninsula, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 88% of U.S. communities. Since 2003, 6 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Peninsula.
12risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailTornadoes
6
paid flood claims since 2003
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Peninsula, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Peninsula has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 21° and about 64 inches of snow falls in a winter.
64″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–38°
Spring39–60°
Summer61–82°
Fall44–63°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
A job hub: Peninsula has 1.4 jobs for every working resident and draws in 347 commuters
Most working residents leave Peninsula for work: only 2% work in town. Jobs based in Peninsula fell to 353 in 2023, 109 fewer than in 2013. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line in Peninsula.
2%work in town
| Peninsula | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $118,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.4% | 6.9% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Peninsula2%
Akron14%
Cleveland11%
Hudson6%
Cuyahoga Falls4%
13 mi
median commute distance
353
jobs based in Peninsula
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Peninsula
11 crimes were reported in Peninsula in 2024: 8 property and 3 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Peninsula is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
3
violent crimes reported in 2024
8
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Peninsula is
Peninsula beats the Ohio average on 16 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 32% of Peninsula adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Peninsula | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 38% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 16% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
16 better15 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Peninsula | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.8% | 15.3% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.7% | 14.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11% | 8.7% |
Summa Western Reserve Hospital
7.4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Peninsula
19pages on Peninsula
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Peninsula
University of Akron Main CampusUniversity or college · Public · Akron11.1 mi$13,135 in-state tuitionKent State University at KentUniversity or college · Public · Kent12.5 mi$13,232 in-state tuitionRemington College-Cleveland CampusCommunity college · Private nonprofit · Cleveland13.1 mi$15,876 tuition
About 4 of every 100 Peninsula residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
Get outside
11 miles of trails in Peninsula
70.5% of the town is conserved land, across 3 parks and preserves.
3
Wildlife Woods Park0.1 mi of trails · 1 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Landmarks
6 places in Peninsula on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Questions about Peninsula
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Peninsula, OH a good place to live?
Peninsula has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.