Here's what it costs to live in Lorain, Ohio, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, while the typical home is valued around $123,500. Households earn a median of $45,799 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$45,799
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$839
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$123,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
3.50%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
5.75%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
65,207
Latest estimate
Median Age
39.3 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Lorain?
The cost of living index for Lorain is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Lorain?
The median gross rent in Lorain is $839 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Lorain?
The median household income in Lorain is $45,799 per year.
What is the median home value in Lorain?
The median home value in Lorain is $123,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Lorain?
Air quality data for Lorain is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Lorain?
Ohio has a top state income tax rate of 3.50% and a statewide sales tax of 5.75% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology