What percentage of people rent in Lorain, OH?
42.9% (±2.2 points) of the occupied homes in Lorain, OH are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 11,779 renting households against 15,681 that own their home.
In Lorain, the share of households that rent went from 43.9% in 2015–2019 to 42.9% in 2020–2024 (−1.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 42.9% (±2.2 points)
- Renting households
- 11,779 (±686)
- Median renter income
- $29,207 (±$3,058)
Who rents and who owns in Lorain
| Lorain | Lorain County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 42.9% (±2.2 points) | 26.0% (±0.9 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 11,779 (±686) | 33,139 (±1,215) | 1,595,287 (±11,760) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 15,681 (±743) | 94,405 (±1,246) | 3,267,904 (±16,882) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.2 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $29,207 (±$3,058) | $40,357 (±$1,976) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $70,516 (±$4,391) | $89,532 (±$2,022) | $90,122 (±$343) | $100,009 |
In Lorain, the renter share is higher than in Lorain County (26.0%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (32.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Lorain County, Lorain ranks 1 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 186 of 2,382.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Lorain has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 43.9% (±1.8 points) | 42.9% (±2.2 points) | −1.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $697 (±$20) | $887 (±$43) | +27.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $38,291 (±$1,559) | $48,685 (±$3,757) | +27.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Lorain
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain | — | 42.9% (±2.2 points) | — |
| Sheffield Township (Lorain County) | 1.9 mi | 39.2% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Amherst | 3.6 mi | 11.8% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
| Elyria Township | 3.6 mi | 19.3% (±9.3 points) | Lower |
| Amherst Township | 4.3 mi | 12.9% (±3.9 points) | Lower |
| Sheffield | 4.6 mi | 28.6% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
| Sheffield Lake | 5.4 mi | 31.9% (±7.1 points) | Lower |
| Elyria | 5.9 mi | 40.0% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Amherst | 7.0 mi | 19.6% (±8.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Amherst, OH (11.8%), Elyria Township, OH (19.3%), Amherst Township, OH (12.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Lorain County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lorain | 42.9% (±2.2 points) |
| 2 | Oberlin | 41.8% (±5.4 points) |
| 3 | Elyria | 40.0% (±2.4 points) |
| 4 | Sheffield Township (Lorain County) | 39.2% (±7.0 points) |
| 5 | Wellington | 34.3% (±8.3 points) |
| 6 | Sheffield Lake | 31.9% (±7.1 points) |
| 7 | Wellington Township | 31.2% (±7.3 points) |
Showing 7 of 35 places in Lorain County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lorain
How many renters are there in Lorain?
Lorain has an estimated 11,779 (±686) renting households, 42.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Lorain?
In Lorain, the share of households that rent went from 43.9% in 2015–2019 to 42.9% in 2020–2024 (−1.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Lorain?
A renting household in Lorain has 2.2 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Lorain?
The median renting household in Lorain, OH has an income of $29,207 (±$3,058) a year, against $70,516 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lorain city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lorain city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lorain city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lorain city, Ohio
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lorain city, Ohio
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Lorain city, Ohio (place:44856, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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