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Lorain, Ohio houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Lorain, OH (Lorain County) — Census median home value $123,500, county listing prices down about 8.0% over the past year. Market data for Lorain houses and the broader area.
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Lorain, OH is in Lorain County, Ohio — this guide covers houses in Lorain and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 65,207, with a median household income of $45,799. Census data puts Lorain houses at a median value of $123,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Lorain County's current median listing price runs $309,900, down about 8.0% over the past year.
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Market overview
Lorain housing market
Lorain is in Lorain County, Ohio. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Lorain and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$123,500
Population (Census ACS)
65,207
Median household income
$45,799
County price trend (2025)
5.64% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Lorain market snapshot
Population
65,207
County
Lorain County
Median Household Income
$45,799
Median Home Value (city)
$123,500
Median Listing Price (Lorain County)
$309,900
Median Gross Rent
$839/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-8.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lorain's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $123,500. Separately, Lorain County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $309,900. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Lorain County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.64% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Lorain has an estimated population of 65,207 and a median household income of $45,799, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Lorain's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Lorain County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Lorain.
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Nearby communities include Amherst, Sheffield, Sheffield Lake, Elyria, South Amherst, North Ridgeville, Avon, Avon Lake, Oberlin, Eaton Estates, Grafton, Kipton, LaGrange, Pheasant Run, Wellington, Rochester.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Vermilion (~7.4 mi), Birmingham (~12.1 mi), Westlake (~12.9 mi), Bay Village (~13.4 mi), North Olmsted (~13.6 mi), Beulah Beach (~14.0 mi), Olmsted Falls (~15.2 mi), Mitiwanga (~15.2 mi), Fairview Park (~16.9 mi), Rocky River (~17.0 mi), Berea (~17.1 mi), Wakeman (~17.3 mi), Berlin Heights (~17.9 mi), Brook Park (~18.8 mi), Valley City (~18.9 mi), Middleburg Heights (~19.6 mi).
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Census & home facts
Lorain data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
65,207
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$123,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$45,799
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$839
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.64%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$309,900
Census place type
city
County
Lorain County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
23.61 sq mi
Census GEOID
3944856
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Life in Lorain
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Lorain City — 16 schools, 5,935 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Lorain addresses may be served by Lorain City, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Lorain FAQ
What are houses worth in Lorain, OH?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Lorain at $123,500. Lorain County's current median listing price runs $309,900, down about 8.0% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Lorain, OH?
For owner-occupied houses in Lorain, Census ACS data shows a median value of $123,500. Active listing prices in Lorain County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Lorain, OH?
Lorain houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Lorain County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Lorain, OH?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lorain's population at approximately 65,207.
What's the median rent in Lorain, OH?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Lorain at approximately $839 per month.
What is the median household income in Lorain, OH?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Lorain at approximately $45,799.
Is the Lorain housing market growing?
Lorain County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.64% annual change in 2025.
Is Lorain, OH affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Lorain's median home value at about 2.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Lorain, OH?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Lorain City for many Lorain addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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