At a Glance
Median Income
$138,750
$36,440 per capita
Home Value
$148,100
Zillow: $185,898
Violent Crime
65/100K
3,964/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr
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
3.0 / 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 $138,750 , which is 85% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,440. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,552 business establishments, including 716 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oberlin is $148,100 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,898. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Oberlin reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,964/100K.
Education
3.6% of adults in Oberlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oberlin has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population452
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density3,477/mi²
Male / Female31% / 69%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$138,750
Per Capita$36,440
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
Housing
A+
Home Value$148,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$185,898
Housing Units197
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent65/100K
Property3,964/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation528 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute17 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Oberlin was built in 1938.
30.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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