Chardon is a city in Geauga County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. The population was 5,242 at the 2020 census. Chardon is located south of Lake Erie within the "snow belt" of the Great Lakes and is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area. It is the only incorporated city in Geauga County and includes land that was once part of Chardon, Hambden, and Munson townships.:File:Map of Geauga County Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels.PNG. It sits about 32 miles northeast of downtown Cleveland. Median listing price (September 2026): $422,900 (Realtor.com Geauga County market page, "Key indicators as of September 2026"; read September 25, 2026).
Driving: approximately 32 miles to downtown Cleveland via SR-44/I-90 — roughly 35–45 minutes without traffic (distance approximate; drive-time estimate).
Rail: None — no GCRTA or commuter rail reaches this community.
Schools in Chardon
Public schools: Chardon Local School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Chardon FAQs
What is the housing market like in Chardon, OH? The median listing price in Chardon is $422,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026
How is the commute from Chardon, OH? Driving: approximately 32 miles to downtown Cleveland via SR-44/I-90 — roughly 35–45 minutes without traffic (distance approximate; drive-time estimate).
Which school district serves Chardon, OH? Chardon is served by Chardon Local School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
