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Lorain, OH

Founded 1807Lorain CountyElev. 186 m
Population
65,207
Median home
$123,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
28
Sex offenders
14

Overview

About Lorain

With about 65,207 residents, Lorain is one of Ohio's notable places. Lorain was founded in 1807 and sits in Lorain County. The median age is 39.3 and the median household income is $45,799. Homes carry a median value of $123,500, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (50.3%). Around 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
65,207
Median age
39.3
Median household income
$45,799
Per-capita income
$26,583
Poverty rate
27.4%
High-school grad or higher
85%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
Unemployment
7%
Avg. commute
24.5 min
Work from home
5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White50.3%
Hispanic or Latino27.4%
Black16.3%
Asian0.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts25.8%
Service24.7%
Sales & office21.1%
Production, transportation & material moving20.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$123,500
Median gross rent
$839/mo
Owner-occupied
55.8%
Median year built
1961
Households
27,180
Avg. household size
2.38

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Lorain has 28 public schools — 15 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 8 schools
Reading38%
Math48%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Clearview High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Clearview Local SchoolsHighGrades 6–12
Lorain High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
New BeginningsHighGrades 9–12
Summit Academy School - LorainHighGrades 6–12charter
Constellation Schools: Lorain Community MiddleMiddleGrades 5–8charter
Durling Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
General Johnnie Wilson Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Longfellow Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Southview Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Admiral King Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Constellation Schools: Lorain Community ElementaryElementarycharter
Frank Jacinto ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Garfield Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime26% above national
Lorain488
Ohio316
United States386
↑ 6% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime6% below national
Lorain1,832
Ohio1,801
United States1,952
↓ 20% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Lorain Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Lorain.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Lorain County
Ice stormRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Lorain is in Lorain County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Lorain was founded in 1807 and sits in Lorain County. Elevation ~186 m.

Map of Lorain
Lorain, OH
Where Lorain is
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Historic places

17 on the National Register of Historic Places.

U.S. Post OfficeSt. Ladislaus Roman Catholic ChurchLorain LighthouseSeher, William, HousePalace Theatre BuildingBroadway BuildingAntlers HotelRoot, William H., House
Notable people from Lorain
Toni MorrisonErnest KingRobert F. OvermyerChad MuskaLofton Russell HendersonQuincy Adams GillmoreDimitra ArlissTerry A. AndersonBrian MassumiCharles J. Berry
People searches in Lorain
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Nearby cities
Elyria (6 mi)North Ridgeville (9 mi)Westlake (13 mi)Lakewood (20 mi)Strongsville (20 mi)Brunswick (23 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Lorain, OH (14)

Public sex-offender registry records for Lorain, Ohio.

Luis Antonio Rivera-Ortiz, 47
Lorain · Lorain County · 44052
AKA Louis A Rivera, Luis Ortiz A Rivera
Charles Richard Wilson, 28
Lorain · 44055
AKA Charels Wilson, Charles Richard Wilson
Steven Randall White, 60
Lorain · 44055
AKA Steve White, Steven White
Jason S Baker, 42
Lorain · Lorain County · 44055
AKA Jason Scott Baker, Jason S Baker
Danny Ray Taylor, 59
Lorain · Lorain County · 44055
AKA Danny R Taylor, Dan Taylor
Jose Angel Rivera, 42
Lorain · 44055
AKA Jose Angel Rivera, Jose Rivera
William H Brown, 54
Lorain · 44052
AKA William Henry Brown, Bubby Brown
David Miguel Garcia, 45
Lorain · 44053
AKA David Garcia, David Miquel Garcia
Michael Lee Harris, 29
Lorain · 44052
AKA Michael L Harris
Michael A Miller, 32
Lorain · 44052
AKA Michael Miller, Michael Anthony Miller
Earl Reginald Williams, 69
Lorain · 44052
AKA Earl Reginald William, Michael Williams
Robert S Davis, 73
Lorain · 44053
AKA Robert Scott Davis, Robert Davis
Thurman E Moore, 65
Lorain · 44052
AKA Thurman Eugene Moore, Thurman Moore
James Isiah Thomas, 39
Lorain · Lorain County · 44052
AKA James I Thomas, James L Thomas

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Lorain — frequently asked

What is the population of Lorain, Ohio?
Lorain has a population of about 65,207, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Lorain?
The median home value in Lorain is $123,500, and the median gross rent is $839/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Lorain safe? What is the crime rate?
Lorain Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 488 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Lorain face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lorain County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Lorain?
Lorain has 28 public schools (15 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Lorain?
Public registry data lists 14 registered sex offenders in or near Lorain. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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