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Oberlin, OH


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Oberlin, Ohio

Oberlin, Ohio is 7 miles SW of Elyria, Ohio (center to center) and 30 miles SW of Cleveland, Ohio. It is in Lorain county. The city is part of the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metro area. The population of Oberlin is 8,195.

The People and Families of Oberlin

In Oberlin, about 29% of adults are married. Adults in Oberlin are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Oberlin has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oberlin had a median family income of $59,358. Oberlin is one of the richer cities in Ohio. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. A sizable number of people in Oberlin work from home. Notably, the city is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Oberlin political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $27,711. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Oberlin Housing

Of the housing in Oberlin, approximately 51% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Oberlin, 53% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Oberlin makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Oberlin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyOberlin Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyOberlin Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyOberlin Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Oberlin Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 9%Oberlin College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 18%Oberlin Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Oberlin, OH

Comparing Oberlin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Racial Diversity810
Well-Paid Single Men78
Senior Citizens66
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income79
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Housing Recently Built37

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