At a Glance
Median Income
$85,469
$33,681 per capita
Home Value
$195,400
Zillow: $431,434
Median Rent
$815/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
11.0% smoking rate
How Lima Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lima's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lima a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lima residents earn a median household income of $85,469 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,681. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,495 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lima is $195,400 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $431,434. Median rent is $815/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
41.8% of adults in Lima hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lima has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,188
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density1,621/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,469
Per Capita$33,681
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$3,092M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,400
Rent$815
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$431,434
Housing Units838
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,954/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation837 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.8%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+20.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Lima was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.