Despite the Great Lakes’ thousands of miles of shoreline, and hundreds of miles of Lake Erie shore in Ohio, only one Ohio city earned a spot on WorldAtlas’ list of the 10 best places to live in the Great Lakes in 2026.
According to the publication, the list focuses on smaller towns chosen for their waterfront access, housing affordability and appeal to remote workers seeking alternatives to higher‑priced resort communities. These are places where residents can can “build lives around the water” without paying resort-level prices.
Here’s the Ohio city that made the list and why it stands out.
Sandusky among 10 best places to live in the Great Lakes in 2026
Sandusky, located about an hour west of Cleveland and two hours north of Columbus, was the Buckeye State’s lone entry on the list…