Community Profile
Sandusky is a Great Lakes port community and county seat of Erie County with an estimated population of 30,000 (Total population within a 15-mile radius is 112,000). The City of Sandusky has a unique location on the Southern Shore of Lake Erie midway between Cleveland and Toledo. Sandusky offers small town living with easy access to both of these major urban areas. "The New Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities" has chosen Sandusky as the sixth best small city in America in a comparison of 193 U.S. "micropolitan" areas--cities with 15,000 to 50,000 residents.
Sandusky has one of the finest and best-protected harbors on the Great Lakes. Its location enhances the industrial potential of the area by providing an abundant fresh water supply and access to Great Lakes shipping. Sandusky has one of the largest Great Lakes coal ports. Lake-orientedindustries, fishing and shipping add to a well-diversified industrial base of foundries, automotive parts, metal fabricating, construction products, plastics and vinyl products, colorants, paints, and food processing equipment manufacturers. Site Selection Magazine's annual rankings of top small towns based on corporate expansion activity has ranked Sandusky #25 in the nation.
Sandusky's shoreline stretches 22 miles and the City's relationship to the islands of Lake Erie places us strategically in the heart of Vacationland. Sandusky's Bayfront Corridor located along downtown Sandusky has some of the most beautiful public access waterfront in Ohio. A municipal boat ramp, together with many private marinas and a yacht club, accommodate residents and tourists who enjoy the abundant fishing and boating. Participants from all over North America arrive annually to compete in national sailing and powerboat events.
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Cedar Point Amusement Park, our most famous attraction, has 3.5 million visitors annually and has been awarded the Golden Ticket Award as "the best amusement park in the world" 11 consecutive years!
Sandusky continues its downtown renaissance as a cultural and recreational destination with quality shopping, dining and entertainment for residents and visitors to enjoy. The distinctive historic architecture, beautifully-landscaped parks and friendly atmosphere offer a charm that makes Sandusky a memorable place to visit. |
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