Cleveland metro, OH relocation guide
Moving to Vermilion, OH
About Vermilion
Vermilion is a city in Erie and Lorain counties in the U.S. state of Ohio, on Lake Erie. Its population was 10,659 at the 2020 census. Located about 35 miles west of Cleveland and 17 miles east of Sandusky, it is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area and Sandusky micropolitan area. Note: Vermilion spans Lorain and Erie counties; it is profiled once here under Lorain. It sits about 43 miles southwest of downtown Cleveland. Median listing price (September 2026): $362,500 (Realtor.com Lorain County market page, "Key indicators as of September 2026"; read September 25, 2026).
Home prices in Vermilion
The median listing price in Vermilion is $362,500.
Top places in Vermilion
- Harbor Town Historic District
- Vermilion River Reservation (Lorain County Metro Parks)
- Linwood Park
Commuting from Vermilion
- Driving: approximately 43 miles to downtown Cleveland via SR-2/I-90 — roughly 45–60 minutes without traffic (distance approximate; drive-time estimate).
- Rail: None — no GCRTA or commuter rail reaches this community.
Schools in Vermilion
Public schools: Vermilion 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.
Vermilion FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Vermilion, OH?
The median listing price in Vermilion is $362,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Vermilion, OH?
Driving: approximately 43 miles to downtown Cleveland via SR-2/I-90 — roughly 45–60 minutes without traffic (distance approximate; drive-time estimate). - Which school district serves Vermilion, OH?
Vermilion is served by Vermilion Local School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.