Here's what it costs to live in Lima, Ohio, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $903 per month, while the typical home is valued around $107,200. Households earn a median of $46,240 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$46,240
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$903
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$107,200
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$839
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$844
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,108
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,338
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
35,010
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.8 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
4
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$853
Per month
Avg Home Value
$128,150
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 45801 | — | $813 | $99,300 |
| ZIP 45804 | — | $781 | $90,500 |
| ZIP 45805 | — | $899 | $146,000 |
| ZIP 45807 | — | $918 | $176,800 |
Healthcare Score
31.4
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.0%
The cost of living index for Lima is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Lima is $903 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Lima is $46,240 per year.
The median home value in Lima is $107,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Lima is not yet available.
Tax data for Ohio is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
