Oberlin, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan · City

3.8 Good / 5.0
8,054 Population
$73,775 Median Income
$207,500 Home Value
$982 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
143 Violent Crime / 100K
24.2 yrs Median Age
54.6% Bachelor's Degree+
3.8
Overall
4.3
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
5.0
Education

People

Population8,054
Median Age24.2 yrs
Density1,634/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 71.2%

Economy

4.3/5
Median Income$73,775
Per Capita Income$30,601
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty Rate6.1%
County GDP$15,029M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$207,500
Zillow Value$232,456
Median Rent$982
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,092

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes12.0%
Depression26.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime143/100K
Property Crime2,170/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft35.8/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Jan / Jul26° / 73°
Rain40 in/yr
Snow47 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+54.6%
High School+95.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.90
Libraries (County)16

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute16 min
Work From Home11.2%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations10

How Oberlin Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$73,775
Home Value$207,500
Median Rent$982
Poverty Rate6.1%
Bachelor's Degree+54.6%
Unemployment2.9%
Violent Crime143.0 /100K
Avg Temperature50.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population8,054
Population Density1,634 per sq mi
Median Age24.2 years
Male43.5%
Female56.5%
Male 43.5%
Female 56.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 71.2% Black 12.1% Hispanic 2.2% Other 14.5%
White71.2%
Black or African American12.1%
Hispanic or Latino2.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races14.5%

Language

English Only89.9%
Spanish Speakers10.1%
English 89.9% Spanish 10.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability12.9%
Health Insurance95.9%

Income

2% below avg
Median Household Income$73,775
Per Capita Income$30,601
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,072
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$73,723

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.9%
Poverty Rate6.1%
Total Establishments (County)6,969
County GDP$15,029M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation542
Healthcare Facilities693
Retail Stores775
Manufacturing341
Total Establishments6,969

Industry Mix

Restaurants 542 Healthcare 693 Retail 775 Manufacturing 341

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$73,723
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,154

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time16.2 min
Work From Home11.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

26% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$207,500
Zillow Home Value Index$232,456

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$349,000
Price Per Sq Ft$167
Homes Sold (month)2
Sale-to-List Ratio100.5%
Price Drops15.0%
Active Inventory20

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied57.0%

Rental Costs

16% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$982

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedroom$1,092
3 Bedroom$1,388
4 Bedroom$1,550

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,154
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.97%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes12.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure34.5%
Asthma11.7%
COPD6.7%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity26.8%
Depression26.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.9%
Regular Checkup78.7%
Premature Death Rate9,275 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.6 / 10
Exercise Access95.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)693
Restaurants (County)542

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime143.0 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape83.4 /100K
Robbery23.8 /100K
Aggravated Assault35.8 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,169.5 /100K
Burglary405.3 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,728.5 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft35.8 /100K
Arson11.9 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)20

Temperature

26°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation40.0 in
Annual Snowfall47.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation813 ft (248 m)
Land Area4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density1,634 per sq mi
Latitude41.2861°
Longitude-82.2196°
County FIPS39093

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.4%
D 46.7%

Republican +5.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+54.6%
High School+95.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.90

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,634 per sq mi
Land Area4.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations10
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)10
Public Libraries (County)16

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)20

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