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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Carson Turner

Is Lima worth moving to in 2026?

So, With a population of 35,304, Lima is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Lima sits at 706.6 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,304 people. Homes are going for about $95,900 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know...

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Jameson Scott

Raising a family in Lima -thoughts?

Hello, Rent is about $865/month for a decent place. Am I wrong here? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Jameson Scott

What's it really like living in Lima?

Random thought, Rent is about $865/month for a decent place. Median household income is $43,370, which feels on the lower side for the area. The median home value here is around $95,900, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $865 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with ab...

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Savannah Stewart

Dog-friendly places in Lima?

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2011. With a population of 35,304, Lima is a smaller city. Rent is about $865/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 21.2%, which is higher than I expected. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where ...

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Willow M.

Is public transit usable in Lima?

Random thought, We're a young couple and The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I wrong here?

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Savannah Stewart

Affordable areas near Lima?

Been living here since 2006. Household incomes average around $43,370 in Lima. Poverty rate is 21.2%, which is higher than I expected. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. Thoughts?

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Liam Ross

Lima is underrated, change my mind

First post here. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,304 people. Am I overthinking this?

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Violet F.

Is public transit usable in Lima?

Curious what people think. Been living here since 2020. The median home value here is around $95,900, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $43,370 in Lima. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Katherine Morgan

Biggest downsides of living in Lima?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a 30-year-old physical therapist and Crime rate is something to consider -Lima sits at 706.6 per 100K. Household incomes average around $43,370 in Lima. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What do you all thi...

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Christian B.

Why I chose Lima over bigger cities

First post here. You can expect to pay around $865 for rent here. Rent is about $865/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $43,370 in Lima. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,304 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not s...

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phoenix_melanie

How much do you pay for rent in Lima?

Random thought, I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $865 for rent here. With a population of 35,304, Lima is a smaller city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Worth the trade-offs? Any help is appreciated. Public transit needs a ...

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Liam Ross

Is Lima walkable?

Hey everyone, The weather takes some getting used to.

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phoenix_melanie

Top 5 things I love about Lima

Curious what people think. Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cheers. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Willow M.

The good and bad of living in Lima

Curious what people think. Just moved here 12 months ago and The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $43,370 in Lima. Median household income is $43,370, which feels on the lower side for the area. Poverty rate is 21.2%, which is higher than I expected...

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Violet F.

What Lima does better than anywhere else

Longtime lurker here, Been living here since 2013. Median household income is $43,370, which feels on the lower side for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Lima sits at 706.6 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Does this match your experience?

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Violet F.

Housing in Lima compared to Memphis

OK so My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $865 for rent here. Household incomes average around $43,370 in Lima. Crime rate is something to consider -Lima sits at 706.6 per 100K. Median household income is $43,370, which feels on the lower side for the area. Honestly, ...

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Mason Hughes

Is public transit usable in Lima?

Hey, Poverty rate is 21.2%, which is higher than I expected. Median household income is $43,370, which feels on the lower side for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Any advice would be great. The city has inve...

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