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Lorain, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County
Lorain, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Lorain a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lorain residents earn a median household income of $52,727 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,701. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lorain is $58,300 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,548. Median rent is $820/month, with 24.3% 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 1947.
Safety & Crime
Lorain reports 589 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,514/100K.
Education
11.6% of adults in Lorain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lorain has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.