Lorain, OH Housing Market & City Data

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Average City Rating
63,855
Population Estimate
$88,170
Median Home Value
91.3%
Employment Rate
12.7%
Bachelor's Degree+

Lorain City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Lorain home.

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(1 Reviews)

Holly Wilsey

Lorain is my hometown, so I’ll always have a soft spot for this city. What I love most about Lorain is the Lake access, and the City's character. It’s a diverse, hardworking community with a deep history, beautiful Lake Erie shoreline, and neighborhoods that each have their own personality. There’s a real sense of community here, and I love that Lorain still has those places and traditions that make a city feel like home. From the lakefront and parks to local restaurants, small businesses, and community events, there’s always something that reminds you that this is a city full of people who care about where they live. Lorain has been through a lot, but it continues to evolve while holding onto the character that makes it uniquely Lorain. As someone who grew up here, I’ve watched that firsthand, and I’m proud to call it home.

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of October 2026

HOUSING DATA (October 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$101
Median Listing Price$150,000
Median Days on Market49
Active Listings154
New Listings80
Total Listings (Active + Pending)220
Avg Listing Price$205,464
Avg Listing Price Change MoM2%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY1%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size3.17
Family Dual Income41.1
Median Household Income$38,291
Median Individual Income$22,530
Home Ownership56.1%
Home Value$88,170
Median Rent$697
Rent Burden38.5%
Poverty25.1%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED18.1%
  • Highschool Education34.2%
  • Some College35.0%
  • Bachelors Degree8.5%
  • Graduate Degree4.2%
  • Total College or Above12.7%
  • Stem Degree42.4%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male47.9%
  • Female52.1%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married37.1%
  • Divorced15.6%
  • Never Married39.3%
  • Widowed8.0%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityLorain
State IDOH
Population63,855

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1827.9%
19–2914.2%
30–3911.5%
40–4912.5%
Age Group% of Population
50–5911.8%
60–6911.7%
70–795.8%
80+4.7%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation57.8%
Unemployment Rate8.7%
Disabled17.3%

ETHNICITY

White71.1%
Black17.8%
Asian0.9%
Native American0.9%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other3.6%
Multiple5.6%

OTHER

Hispanic28.5%
Limited English4.4%
Health Uninsured7.1%
Veteran8.1%

Local Discussions

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