Affordable Lakeside Marblehead Storage Units

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Lakeside Marblehead.

About Lakeside Marblehead, OH.

A small village in Ohio's Ottawa County, Marblehead is a picturesque community overlooking Lake Erie at the tip of the Marblehead Peninsula. Around 900 people call Marblehead home, but its population swells during summer when it transforms from a sleepy village to a bustling vacation destination.

Marblehead was incorporated as a village in 1891 and initially grew prosperous as a shipping port, where limestone from nearby quarries was loaded onto freighters and transported elsewhere via the Great Lakes. Today, it's best known for its historic lighthouse, quaint downtown district, and many parks. For many, Marblehead is a jumping-off point for adventures on the lake, ranging from fishing and swimming to sailing and water sports.

What to do in Lakeside Marblehead, OH

There's always something fun to see and do in Marblehead. Its lakeside locale makes it a hub for outdoor recreation, and the village also offers a rich history and abundant shopping and dining options. There are also plenty of festivals and other events to fill out the calendar year:

• Marblehead Lighthouse: Perched at the tip of Marblehead Peninsula, the Marblehead Lighthouse was built in 1822 and is still in active use 200 years later. It's the oldest lighthouse in continuous operation on the American side of the Great Lakes. Visitors can climb to the top of the lighthouse and enjoy an expansive view during the summer months.
• State Parksd: Marblehead Peninsula is home to East Harbor State Park, which spans over 1,800 acres and is a hub for swimming, fishing, boating, camping, hiking and bird watching. Marblehead is also a jumping-off point to Kelleys Island State Park and South Bass Island State Park, both of which are located on Lake Erie islands.
• Events and Festivals: There are fun events throughout the year in Marblehead, but the peninsula comes to life in summer. Happenings like the Marblehead Lighthouse Festival and Marblehead Perch Festival are always very much anticipated, and the weekly farmers month is a highlight of summer.

Working in Lakeside Marblehead, OH

Marblehead's job market includes a diverse assortment of jobs that are considered traditionally blue-collar or white-collar. As a vacation community, many occupations here are seasonal. The population drops significantly during the colder months, and so the economy, to some degree, is tied to vacationers' calendars.

Retail trade is the leading occupation in Marblehead, followed by manufacturing, healthcare and social assistance, and educational services. The largest private sector employers in Ottawa County are the Davis Besse Nuclear Power Plant, Materion Brush Inc., Magruder Hospital, and the United States Gypsum Company.

Lakeside Marblehead, OH Neighborhoods

Although it's too small to contain distinct neighborhoods in the traditional sense, Marblehead and its surrounding communities do, in a way, form a collection of neighborhoods with distinct characteristics. Some of the most popular places to live in and around Marblehead include:

• Lakeside Marblehead: Perched at the tip of Marblehead Peninsula, Lakeside Marblehead is a prosperous area that includes an ample stretch of coastline with several parks and marinas. Medium-sized single-family homes are typical of Lakeside Marblehead, most owner-occupied and built between the 1950s and the present. The median real estate price is $284,000.
• Danburyd: With a median real estate value of $243,000, the Danbury area includes everything from lakeside residential communities and suburban shopping areas to parks, nature preserves, and farmland. Homes here are typically newer and range from mobile homes to medium-sized single-family dwellings.
• Catawba Islandd: Encompassing a large stretch of coastal land on the northern edge of Marblehead Peninsula, Catawba Island has some of the priciest residential real estate in the area, with a median value of $430,000. Many homes here are vacation homes. The neighborhood also includes several parks, marinas, and golf courses.

Lakeside Marblehead, OH School District

Public schools in Marblehead, OH are part of the Danbury Local Schools district. The district spans Danbury Township and the community of Lakeside in addition to Marblehead and serves approximately 550 students in grades K-12. The schools that make up the district—Danbury Elementary School, Danbury Middle School, and Danbury High School—are highly regarded for quality teachers and strong academic performance.

Although no colleges or universities exist in Marblehead, several are a short drive away. Nearby colleges include Terra State Community College, Oberlin College & Conservatory and BGSU Firelands.

Moving to Lakeside Marblehead, OH Resource Guide

Moving to a new place can present its fair share of challenges, but some great resources are available to ease the transition for new residents in Marblehead. The official Village of Marblehead website provides an excellent visitor's guide that's equally useful for new residents who want to get to know the village.

Don't forget about utilities! Water service is provided by the Village of Marblehead Water Department. Gas and electric service are provided by Ohio Edison. And be sure to jot down the contact information for the local Police and Fire Department.

Lakeside Marblehead, OH Housing

The overall cost of living in Marblehead is comparable to the national average. The median home cost is $304,400, which is a bit higher than the national average, owing largely to Marblehead's desirable lakeside location. Other costs, such as health care, utilities, and transportation, are slightly below average.

Rental rates in Marblehead are slightly higher than average for Ohio but still well below the U.S. average. A typical one-bedroom apartment in Marblehead rents about $710, while a four-bedroom apartment costs $1,322.