At a Glance
Median Income
$45,799
$26,583 per capita
Home Value
$123,500
Zillow: $147,383
Median Rent
$839/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
451/100K
2,245/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
21.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Lorain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lorain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lorain a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lorain residents earn a median household income of $45,799 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,583. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,969 business establishments, including 542 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lorain is $123,500 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,383. Median rent is $839/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Lorain reports 451 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,245/100K. The murder rate is 4.7/100K.
Education
14.3% of adults in Lorain hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lorain has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population65,207
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density2,762/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,799
Per Capita$26,583
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty21.0%
County GDP$15,029M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,500
Rent$839
Ownership55.8%
Zillow$147,383
Housing Units30,289
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent451/100K
Property2,245/100K
Murder4.7/100K
Assault300/100K
Burglary615/100K
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death9,275/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation623 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Lorain was founded in 1807.
The median home in Lorain was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 542 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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