Lorain, OH Area Guide

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Lorain, Ohio - Easy Going and Friendly User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 05, 2010) When many people think of Ohio, they tend to think of Cleveland or maybe even Columbus. Lorain, Ohio is usually just an afterthought, it shouldn't be. The city of Lorain offers a nice place to live in or to visit. The city has a population of around 68,000 people.

I've enjoyed ...Read More Lorain, Ohio many times. In the summer you can enjoy yourself on the soft sand beach. Lake Erie is great for swimming and other water related activities. The city of Lorain also offers many great restaurants for you to dine in. The housing market in Lorain offers great homes at affordable prices. The streets and neighborhoods are pretty quiet and the yards are well kept.

One of the great things about Lorain is the friendly people. The city has a laid back feeling to it and the people are easy going and nicely mannered. If you like beautiful cities with a nice laid back feel Lorain, Ohio is the place for you. If you visit, there is a good chance that you may actually not want to leave. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lorain? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Falbo Park
      Elmwood Park
      Central Park
      Willow Park
      Lincoln Park
      Sunny Acres Park
      Pawlak Field
      Cityview Park

      Entertainment

      George Daniel Field
      The Carnegie Center
      Afro Boricua
      Easter basket
      Moore House
      Lorain Palace Theatre
      Lorain Palace Theatre
      Park Lanes

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Time-Out Tavern
      Broadway Wine and Beverage
      Five Alarm PizzA
      Biggy's Pub & Eatery
      The Original Steaks & Hoagies

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Lorain? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Lorain.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lorain? The cost of living in Lorain is 84/100 - which is 8% lower than Ohio.
      Lorain
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      Ohio
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lorain? Lorain crime rates are 2,291, which are 16% higher than Ohio
      Total Crime
      2,291 per 100k people

      equal to the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 44

      equal to the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Lorain? The median income in Lorain is $40,486 which is 20% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $40,48627% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,11426% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      2% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Akron Children's Hospital NICU at Mercy Lorain
      Mercy Regional Medical Center
      Cleveland Clinic - Family Health Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Lorain home prices? Lorain home prices are $90,700 - which is 31% lower than Ohio
      Median home value
      $90,70051% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71924% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      56%

      13% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Lorain have good schools? The Lorain graduation rate is 76% - which is 11% lower than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      13% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      equal to the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Lorain a good place to live? Lorain has an overall rating of 80% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      58%

      5 total surveys

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