Lorain, OH

Living in Lorain

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 20
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Commute 64
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 76
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Hospitals 92
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Colleges 48
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Schools 26
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Residents

64k Population -1.4k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black15%
Caucasian52%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate34%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$2.9k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty
25  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector79%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office21%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$87k Median Home Value -$17k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$563 Median Monthly Rent +$73 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier26%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas79%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lorain

United States45
Ohio30
Cleveland Metro Area46
Lorain County15

Property Crime in Lorain

United States48
Ohio42
Cleveland Metro Area36
Lorain County16

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (58%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump43%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 2 11
Feb 30 2 9
Mar 38 3 7
Apr 49 3 2
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 43 3 2
Dec 32 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lorain

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding40
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lorain, OH

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lorain, OH

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St Peter School
0 miles, W
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Kids R Us Childcare
3 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Lorain, OH

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Oberlin College
10 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lorain, OH

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Mercy Allen Hospital
10 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Lorain, OH

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