At a Glance
Median Income
$76,953
$48,428 per capita
Home Value
$372,300
Zillow: $614,637
Median Rent
$2,343/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.7%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% 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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lima residents earn a median household income of $76,953 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,428. The unemployment rate stands at 11.7% (225% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lima is $372,300 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $614,637. Median rent is $2,343/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
37.7% of adults in Lima hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lima has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,834
Median Age66.3 yrs
Density1,928/mi²
Male / Female31% / 69%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$76,953
Per Capita$48,428
Unemployment11.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
B+
Home Value$372,300
Rent$2,343
Ownership41.6%
Zillow$614,637
Housing Units1,304
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation327 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.7%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+19.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute34 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Lima was built in 1982.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.