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Lima, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Allen County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
35,304
Population
2,592/sq mi density
$43,370
Median Income
$22,953 per capita
$95,900
Home Value
$145,812 Zillow
$865
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
707
Violent Crime/100K
4,073 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$43,370 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,900 home value, $865/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
707 violent crimes/100K (86% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$95,900
66% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$865/mo
26% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
46.4%
29% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
15,730
Median year built: 1953
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$95,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$145,812
Median Sale Price
$116,000
Median List Price
$100,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
46.4%
Owner-Occupied
53.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$816/mo
1 Bedroom
$873/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,092/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,388/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,550/mo
Census median rent:
$865/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,151/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
79 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
26
Price Drops
43.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$99
Active Inventory
107
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1953
Average age of housing stock: 73 years
Homeownership Rate
46.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $95,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $145,812 |
| Median Sale Price | $116,000 |
| Median List Price | $100,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $99 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $865 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,151 |
| FMR Studio | $816 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $873 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,092 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,388 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,550 |
Market
| Days on Market | 79 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 43.0% |
| Homes Sold | 26 |
| Active Inventory | 107 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $99 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 46.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 15,730 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
| Rent Burden | 27.7% |