Oberlin city, Ohio
Oberlin city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Oberlin city is a geographic entity located in Lorain County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,603. The land area covers 5.31 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 8,603 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 27.3 yrs | ±4.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,457 | ±242 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,728 | ±260 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,457 | ±242 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 271 | ±133 |
| Median Home Value | $225,600 | ±$15,955 |
| Median Gross Rent | $995 | ±$128 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,308 | ±$7,364 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,995 | ±$4,076 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.1% | ±4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 892 | ±225 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,790 | ±285 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.9% | ±4.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 8,587 (2024)
ID: 172504
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY MANAGER
85 S MAIN ST, OBERLIN OH 44074-1603
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GUS Population: 322,030 (2024)
ID: 172262
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: BUDGET DIRECTOR
226 MIDDLE AVE, FL 4, ELYRIA OH 44035-5629
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Oberlin | KG-05 | Oberlin, OH | |
| Regular School Oberlin | 09-12 | Oberlin, OH | |
| Regular School Oberlin | 06-08 | Oberlin, OH | |
| Regular School Oberlin | 06-09 | Oberlin, OH | |
| Regular School Oberlin | PK-05 | Oberlin, OH | |
| Regular School Oberlin | 09-12 | Oberlin, OH | |
| Career and Technical School Oberlin | 08-12 | Oberlin, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lorain, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Amherst, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | Avon, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MERCY ALLEN HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 200 WEST LORAIN STREET, OBERLIN, OH, 44074 |
(440) 334-7039
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Oberlin College
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College | 0.9 mi away | 70 N Professor St, Oberlin, OH, 44074 |
4407758411
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OBERLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 65 S. MAIN ST., OBERLIN, OH, 44074 |
(440) 775-4790
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Lorain County Joint Vocational School District
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College Vocational | 1.6 mi away | 15181 St Rte 58 S, Oberlin, OH, 44074 |
440774105122322
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KEYSTONE-LAGRANGE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 133 E. COMMERCE ST., LAGRANGE, OH, 44050 |
(440) 322-0119
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Ross Medical Education Center-Elyria
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College Vocational | 9.6 mi away | 120 Market Drive, Elyria, OH, 44035-2885 |
4403288878
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SOUTH BRANCH
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 1611 MIDDLE AVE, ELYRIA, OH, 44035 |
(440) 323-7519
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Lorain County Community College
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College | 12.1 mi away | 1005 North Abbe Rd, Elyria, OH, 44035-1691 |
4403655222
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HERRICK MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 101 WILLARD MEMORIAL SQUARE, WELLINGTON, OH, 44090 |
(440) 647-2120
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Ohio Business College-Sheffield
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College | 12.6 mi away | 5095 Waterford Dr., Sheffield Village, OH, 44035-0701 |
44093431012330
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at OBERLIN, OH US, located 0.5 miles from Oberlin city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.8° | 18.0° | 25.9° | 2.88" | 14.4" |
| February | 36.9° | 19.5° | 28.2° | 2.41" | 12.4" |
| March | 45.9° | 28.1° | 37.0° | 2.92" | 8.4" |
| April | 59.3° | 37.9° | 48.6° | 3.68" | 1.9" |
| May | 70.9° | 48.7° | 59.8° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.6° | 58.1° | 68.8° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.1° | 62.2° | 72.7° | 3.87" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.3° | 59.9° | 70.6° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.3° | 52.4° | 63.9° | 3.70" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.1° | 41.9° | 52.5° | 3.38" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.6° | 32.6° | 41.1° | 2.96" | 1.4" |
| December | 38.7° | 24.4° | 31.5° | 2.69" | 8.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oberlin city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Kipton village | Village | 4.1 mi | — |
| South Amherst village | Village | 4.4 mi | — |
| Pheasant Run CDP | CDP | 6.5 mi | — |
| LaGrange village | Village | 6.6 mi | — |
| Birmingham CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3909357834. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.