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Lorain, OH
Lorain · Lorain County · OH 44052
Updated June 24, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$98K
Median Price
27/100
Walk Score
6.6/10
Schools
30 min
to Cleveland, OH
Score Breakdown
AAffordability
92/100
D+Safety
55/100
CSchools
66/100
D+Quietness
50/100
B+Commute
85/100
FWalkability
27/100
WYLT Score63/100
Our Take
Lorain offers very affordable housing and decent schools, but it’s heavily car‑dependent with limited public transit and moderate crime. It may suit first‑time buyers or commuters if you’re comfortable with low walkability and a higher crime environment.
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The Good
- ✓Very low median home value ($98k)
- ✓Median rent ($840) is inexpensive
- ✓Average school rating above 6/10
- ✓Low flood risk (Zone X)
Real Talk
- !High unemployment rate (~9%) suggests limited local job growth
- !Crime is moderate, especially property crime
- !Walk Score 27 means almost everything requires a car
- !Transit options are nearly nonexistent; you’ll need a car for most errands
- $Higher insurance and maintenance costs for older homes
- $Daily transportation costs for commuting
- $Potential need to pay for extra utilities (heat, electricity) in cold winters
Best For
First‑time buyersRetirees on a budgetFamilies needing affordable housingCommuters willing to drive
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Lorain, OH
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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