Living in Lorain County, Ohio
Lorain County is a county in Ohio with a population of around 305,147, part of the Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH MSA metro area. The main communities are Lorain, Elyria, North Ridgeville.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,162/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $223K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.5%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 37°F) and warm summers (highs around 77°F). Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and tornado risk.
Demographics
Lorain County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 42 and a predominantly working-class population (25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.
Lorain County, Ohio
Home price trend in Lorain County
Top Cities and towns in Lorain County
Lorain
Population: 64,097
Home price:$108,185
Avon
Population: 21,193
Home price:$370,579
Avon Lake
Population: 22,581
Home price:$322,957
Elyria
Population: 54,533
Home price:$140,825
Oberlin
Population: 8,286
Home price:$184,897
North Ridgeville
Population: 29,465
Home price:$254,833
Amherst
Population: 12,021
Home price:$215,021
Sheffield Lake
Population: 9,137
Home price:$156,534
Rent Price trend in Lorain County
Demographics & Amenities in Lorain County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
41.8 Years
Average Family Size
3
Foreign-born population
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Lorain County
Earthquakes
Relatively LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
No RatingTornados
Relatively HighEarthquakes
Relatively LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
No RatingTornados
Relatively High
Terrain & Weather in Lorain County
Average Summer temperature
88°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
36.45 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Lorain County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
59.1%
Total Employer Establishments
249,857
Poverty (%)
13.4%
Unemployment rate (%)
3.5%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Laws and Rights in Lorain County
Cannabis
Decriminalized, Legal for medical use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inLorain County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Lorain County
Robbery
0.39/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
0.49/ per 1000
Burglary
4.46/ per 1000
Arson
0.12/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
1.13/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Lorain County