Lorain, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
509 Population 1,497/sq mi density
$52,727 Median Income $32,701 per capita
$58,300 Home Value $112,548 Zillow
$820 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$52,727 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,300 home value, $820/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Lorain, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,727
30% below
$32,701 per capita
Home Value
$58,300
79% below
Zillow: $112,548
Median Rent
$820/mo
29% below
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
66% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
70%
Home Value
21%
Rent
71%
Poverty
138%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
231%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lorain a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 8.3% (131% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population509
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density1,497/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,727
Per Capita$32,701
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,300
Rent$820
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$112,548
Housing Units359
Rent Burden24.3%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,469 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute15 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Lorain was founded in 1915.
The median home in Lorain was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 299 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.