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What You Should Know About Peninsula, OH
Peninsula is a village established in 1818, with its downtown historic district still featuring a church from that era. The village population is 536 (2020 U.S. Census), and another 600 or so people own luxury homes or estates nearby in Boston Heights. The area is known for its affluence, proximity to winter ski resorts, and its location in the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
What To Do in Peninsula, OH
Peninsula is well known for skiing; it's just two miles from the Boston Mills and Brandywine Ski Areas via Highway 9. Many homes in the region serve as vacation properties and are often rented out when not in use.
During warmer months, visitors and residents enjoy exploring the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, where they can see gardens, wildlife, birds, and waterfalls like Ben Hen Falls. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is a must for new arrivals. The Boston Store Visitor Center provides trail guides and is the starting point for hikes on the Canal Towpath Trail and visits to Brandywine Falls. Cycling is also popular on the Towpath Bike Trail.
Summer brings visits to Szalay's Sweet Corn Farm for fresh local produce, while Peninsula's main street is lined with unique shops, restaurants, and art galleries.
Working in Peninsula, OH
According to City-Data, the leading local industries include:
- Professional, scientific, and technical services: 15.3%
- Health care & social assistance: 13.6%
- Retail trade: 10.9%
- Educational services: 8.5%
- Manufacturing: 8.2%
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting: 6.8%
- Accommodation & food services: 6.5%
Common occupations are senior executives (5.4%), maintenance workers (5.1%), wholesale/manufacturing sales (4.7%), production supervisors (4.4%), nurses (4.4%), retail sales and supervisors (4.4%), and computer specialists (4.1%). The median household income is $122,876—about $39,000 above the national median of $83,730.
Many residents work in nearby cities and use their Peninsula property as a vacation home, which, combined with affluence, leads to a very low unemployment rate (1.7%).
Peninsula, OH Neighborhoods
Peninsula is small, with one central upscale neighborhood—luxury homes have a median price of $595,000. Vacation rentals go for around $5,000 and fill quickly in peak season.
- Boston Heights: Just outside the village, this affluent area has a median home price of $604,487, average rent of $4,970, and a 0% rental vacancy due to high vacation demand.
Peninsula, OH Schools
- Public Schools: One intermediate school for grades 3–5. Younger or older students attend nearby Woodbridge schools.
- Private Schools: Heritage Classical Academy.
- Colleges and Universities: No institutions in Peninsula itself, but nearby options include Stautzenberger College (Brecksville, 6 miles), Fortis College (Cuyahoga Falls, 8 miles), and the University of Akron (11 miles away).
Moving to Peninsula, OH Resource Guide
Explore a collection of photos of the village to get a feel for the area.
- Municipal Government: Find the Village of Peninsula offices at 1582 Main Street. The village is led by an elected mayor and a six-member Village Council.
Peninsula, OH Housing
- Median home price: $595,000 (82.8% owner-occupied)
- Pricey homes often have 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and 4,000+ sq. ft.; premium listings reach $700,000+
- Housing costs are 114% higher than other Ohio cities and 77% higher than the U.S. average
- Median rent: $5,000 (about $3,661 more than the Ohio median)
- Only about 17% of homes are rentals, and demand is high
- Median age: 42 (3 years above the Ohio average)
- Cost of living is 29% higher than the state and 21% above the national average
Peninsula offers a luxurious, nature-focused lifestyle, popular with senior executives and professionals who enjoy both full- and part-time residence.
Military Bases Near Peninsula, OH
Here are the military bases within 50 miles:
- Camp James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center (Windham / Newton Falls)
- Youngstown Air Reserve Station (Vienna Township)