Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) C-
Oberlin Nutrition
Coffee Shop
The Local Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Slow Train Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (13) A+
Firelands Association for the Visual Art
Theatre Arts
Warner Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
The Workshop
Art Gallery
Kulas Recital Hall
Theatre Arts
Gingko Gallery & Studio
Art Gallery
Verite Glass
Art Gallery
The Studio Gallery & Lyceum
Art Gallery
Apollo Theater
Cinema
Foldspace
Art Gallery
Hall Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Allen Memorial Art Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Food and Drink (3) F
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dairy Twist
Sweets
Fitness (4) A+
The Bridge
Community Centre
Solaluna Yoga
Gym
Fitness Center
Gym
Heiser Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
Blue Rooster Bakehouse
Bakery
IGA
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (17) A+
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Wright Memorial Park
Park
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Park
Oberlin Arboretum/ Ladies Grove
Park
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Playground
Park Street Park
Park
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Park
Tappan Square
Park
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Playground
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Park
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Shops (21) A+
Mickey Mart
Convenience Store
Modern Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Ottica Eyecare
Optician
Mannel's
Hairdresser
Watson Hardware
Home Improvement
Ratsy's
Gift Shop
Oberlin Bike Shop
Bicycle
Oberlin College Bookstore
Books
ELO
Clothing
Gibson's Food Mart & Bakery
Convenience Store
The Mad Cow
Gift Shop
Adeva Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
Carlyle Shoo
Florist
Willow Jewelry & Repair
Fashion
Kim's Grocery
Convenience Store
The Hope Collection
Gift Shop
Oberlin Bicycle Coop
Bicycle
Verizon
Electronics
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
The Shoe Dept.
Shoes
Unknown Name
Florist
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Oberlin.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.8% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Oberlin is 93/100 - which is 1% higher than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A

Oberlin crime rates are 1,457 per 100k, which is 30% lower than Ohio
Property Crime
1,323 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
134 crimes per 100k A+
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employment D+

The median income in Oberlin is $49,840 - which is 2% lower than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$49,840 F
Unemployment Rate
3.6% C
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health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Oberlin Police Department
Police
Oberlin Fire Department
Fire Station
Oberlin Hearing Care
Clinic
Akron Children's Center Pediatrics - Oberlin
Clinic
Chuang Medical Center
Doctor
Mercy Allen Hospital
Hospital
Jeffrey J Buckley DDS
Dentist
Mercy Health - Oberlin Primary Care
Doctor
Oberlin Family Dental
Dentist
Kidz First Pediatrics
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Oberlin home prices are $161,300 - which is 22% higher than Ohio
Home Price
$161,300 C
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools A-

The Oberlin graduation rate is 91% - which is 7% higher than Ohio
School Test Scores
68% B-
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (4) F
Prospect Elementary School
Eastwood Elementary School
Langston Middle School
High Schools (3) F
Oberlin High School
William R Burton
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ratings A+

Oberlin has an overall rating of 91% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Oberlin? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Wright Memorial Park
      Unknown Name
      Oberlin Arboretum/ Ladies Grove
      Unknown Name
      Park Street Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Firelands Association for the Visual Art
      Warner Concert Hall
      The Workshop
      Kulas Recital Hall
      Gingko Gallery & Studio
      Verite Glass
      The Studio Gallery & Lyceum
      Apollo Theater

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      Subway
      Wendy's
      Dairy Twist

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Oberlin? Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Oberlin.
      Drive to Work
      47%

      30% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      33%

      30% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Oberlin? The cost of living in Oberlin is 93/100 - which is 1% higher than Ohio.
      Oberlin
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Ohio
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Oberlin? Oberlin crime rates are 1,457, which are 30% lower than Ohio
      Total Crime
      1,457 per 100k people

      37% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 69

      37% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Oberlin? The median income in Oberlin is $49,840 which is 2% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $49,84010% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,79024% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      24% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Oberlin a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mercy Allen Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Mercy Health - Oberlin Primary Care
      Chuang Medical Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Oberlin home prices? Oberlin home prices are $161,300 - which is 22% higher than Ohio
      Median home value
      $161,30013% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $75021% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      10% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Oberlin have good schools? The Oberlin graduation rate is 91% - which is 7% higher than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      68%

      42% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      9% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Oberlin a good place to live? Oberlin has an overall rating of 91% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      1 total surveys

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