At a Glance
Median Income
$73,775
$30,601 per capita
Home Value
$207,500
Zillow: $245,311
Median Rent
$982/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
161/100K
1,358/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.6%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
14.8% smoking rate
How Oberlin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oberlin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oberlin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oberlin residents earn a median household income of $73,775 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,601. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% 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 Oberlin is $207,500 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,311. Median rent is $982/month, with 31.8% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Oberlin reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,358/100K.
Education
54.6% of adults in Oberlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oberlin has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population8,054
Median Age24.2 yrs
Density1,634/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,775
Per Capita$30,601
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$15,029M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,500
Rent$982
Ownership57.0%
Zillow$245,311
Housing Units2,745
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent161/100K
Property1,358/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,275/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation813 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.6%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+33.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute16 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Oberlin was founded in 1833.
The median home in Oberlin was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 542 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.