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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.
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.
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.
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.
Of the housing in Oberlin, approximately 51% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments.
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.
Oberlin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Oberlin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
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