At a Glance
Median Income
$78,750
$59,945 per capita
Home Value
$166,300
Zillow: $431,434
Violent Crime
839/100K
4,210/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How South Lima Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Lima's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Lima a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Lima residents earn a median household income of $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,945. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,495 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Lima is $166,300 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $431,434. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
South Lima reports 839 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 121% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,210/100K.
Education
22.5% of adults in South Lima hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Lima has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population219
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density249/mi²
Male / Female64% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$59,945
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,092M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
A+
Home Value$166,300
Rent
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$431,434
Housing Units103
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent839/100K
Property4,210/100K
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,954/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation880 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+17.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in South Lima was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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