Housing by town in Lorain County, Ohio
Lorain County, Ohio has 35 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $966 (±$21) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $774 in 2015–2019 (+24.8%; No measurable change after inflation).
Sheffield has the highest median gross rent ($1,806) and Wellington the lowest ($820).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $966 (±$21)
- Households that rent
- 26.0%
- Median household income
- $73,347
- Places
- 35
Cities, towns and townships in Lorain County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | $906 | 11.8% | $90,725 | $239,200 | $3,139 |
| Amherst Township | $1,168 | 12.9% | $82,554 | $217,100 | $2,637 |
| Avon | $1,796 | 11.7% | $135,915 | $395,900 | $6,013 |
| Avon Lake | $1,537 | 16.9% | $115,567 | $368,300 | $5,341 |
| Brighton Township | — | 0.0% | $71,167 | $245,200 | $3,405 |
| Brownhelm Township | $1,094 | 16.5% | $62,452 | $247,000 | $2,903 |
| Camden Township | — | 10.2% | $60,156 | $226,100 | $3,331 |
| Carlisle Township | $899 | 10.8% | $86,944 | $227,600 | $3,069 |
| Columbia Township (Lorain County) | $1,431 | 6.8% | $94,393 | $354,800 | $4,960 |
| Eaton Estates | — | 3.9% | $78,564 | $156,000 | $2,243 |
| Eaton Township | — | 4.5% | $77,143 | $224,600 | $3,216 |
| Elyria | $906 | 40.0% | $54,945 | $156,100 | $2,127 |
| Elyria Township | $1,195 | 19.3% | $62,179 | $154,200 | $2,334 |
| Grafton | $1,089 | 21.1% | $90,724 | $216,100 | $2,509 |
| Grafton Township | $950 | 7.8% | $89,946 | $306,500 | $4,014 |
| Henrietta Township | $1,125 | 16.0% | $71,597 | $281,200 | $3,560 |
| Huntington Township (Lorain County) | — | 0.0% | $103,750 | $313,800 | $4,051 |
| Kipton | $950 | 30.3% | $69,107 | $140,600 | $1,775 |
| LaGrange | $951 | 24.1% | $94,922 | $264,300 | $3,681 |
| LaGrange Township | $985 | 16.7% | $90,966 | $248,000 | $3,550 |
| Lorain | $887 | 42.9% | $48,685 | $139,200 | $1,708 |
| New Russia Township | $955 | 9.0% | $82,583 | $239,400 | $2,967 |
| North Ridgeville | $1,116 | 10.2% | $96,698 | $270,100 | $3,866 |
| Oberlin | $995 | 41.8% | $81,308 | $225,600 | $2,936 |
| Penfield Township | — | 7.0% | $98,563 | $333,800 | $3,955 |
| Pheasant Run | $1,166 | 17.1% | $64,830 | $191,300 | $2,266 |
| Pittsfield Township | $1,054 | 12.5% | $73,000 | $251,900 | $2,912 |
| Rochester | — | 12.3% | $59,861 | $136,400 | $1,556 |
| Rochester Township | — | 4.3% | $90,962 | $256,000 | $3,271 |
| Sheffield | $1,806 | 28.6% | $107,837 | $292,700 | $4,270 |
| Sheffield Lake | $1,054 | 31.9% | $69,632 | $167,000 | $2,422 |
| Sheffield Township (Lorain County) | $824 | 39.2% | $48,433 | $120,400 | $1,880 |
| South Amherst | $1,294 | 19.6% | $86,194 | $195,800 | $2,139 |
| Wellington | $820 | 34.3% | $61,578 | $197,000 | $2,517 |
| Wellington Township | $839 | 31.2% | $71,298 | $223,100 | $2,814 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,050 | $36,750 | $58,800 |
| 2 people | $25,200 | $42,000 | $67,200 |
| 3 people | $28,350 | $47,250 | $75,600 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,500 | $84,000 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,700 | $90,750 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,900 | $97,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,100 | $104,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $69,300 | $110,900 |
How the places in Lorain County rank across Ohio
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Crime reported to police in Lorain County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 589 | 193 | 3,084 | 1,012 | 304,866 | 11 of 14 |
| 2024 | 690 | 227 | 2,910 | 959 | 303,376 | 10 of 14 |
| 2025 | 633 | 208 | 2,643 | 867 | 305,013 | 10 of 14 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lorain County recorded 633 violent and 2,643 property crimes, 208 and 867 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 96% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Lorain County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain Police Department | 65,882 | 373 | 893 |
| Lorain County Sheriff's Office | 58,325 | 84 | 343 |
| Elyria Police Department | 53,836 | 100 | 716 |
| North Ridgeville Police Department | 38,035 | 18 | 70 |
| Avon Lake Police Department | 26,615 | 13 | 78 |
| Avon Police Department | 25,735 | 11 | 243 |
| Amherst Police Department | 13,129 | 8 | 121 |
| Sheffield Lake Police Department | 9,055 | 11 | 43 |
| Oberlin Police Department | 8,609 | 14 | 130 |
| Grafton Police Department | 5,792 | 1 | 6 |
| Wellington Police Department | 4,916 | — | — |
| Sheffield Village Police Department | 4,720 | — | — |
| LaGrange Police Department | 2,983 | — | — |
| Kipton Police Department | 209 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Lorain County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44035 | 62,179 | $924 | $160,200 | $56,408 | 37.3% |
| 44039 | 36,780 | $1,116 | $269,900 | $96,485 | 10.1% |
| 44052 | 28,282 | $883 | $116,000 | $45,023 | 46.0% |
| 44012 | 25,752 | $1,537 | $368,300 | $115,567 | 16.9% |
| 44011 | 25,317 | $1,796 | $395,900 | $135,915 | 11.7% |
| 44001 | 21,448 | $1,062 | $234,500 | $90,139 | 12.5% |
| 44053 | 21,084 | $898 | $206,300 | $67,484 | 33.4% |
| 44055 | 20,043 | $873 | $101,400 | $40,636 | 47.3% |
| 44044 | 14,721 | $1,072 | $257,500 | $88,333 | 9.9% |
| 44054 | 12,806 | $1,094 | $184,400 | $75,572 | 27.6% |
| 44074 | 11,745 | $964 | $234,200 | $80,801 | 30.7% |
| 44090 | 10,670 | $857 | $248,000 | $76,906 | 19.4% |
| 44028 | 9,671 | $1,264 | $331,700 | $87,595 | 6.6% |
| 44050 | 7,059 | $1,013 | $276,500 | $103,611 | 14.8% |
| 44049 | 246 | $950 | $139,600 | $68,929 | 30.6% |
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Questions about Lorain County
What is the crime rate in Lorain County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lorain County recorded 208 violent and 867 property crimes per 100,000 residents (633 violent and 2,643 property crimes in all).
Which place in Lorain County has the highest rent?
Sheffield has the highest median gross rent, $1,806 (±$97) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Lorain County has the lowest rent?
Wellington has the lowest median gross rent, $820 (±$111) a month.
What is the median rent in Lorain County, Ohio?
The median gross rent in Lorain County is $966 (±$21) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lorain County, Ohio
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lorain County, Ohio
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Cleveland, OH HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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