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Oberlin, Ohio

Introduction to Oberlin, Ohio

Oberlin, Ohio is 7 miles SW of Elyria, Ohio (center to center) and 30 miles SW of Cleveland, Ohio. It is located in Lorain county and has a population of 8,195.

Oberlin History

Two Presbyterian ministers, Philo P. Stewart and John Shipherd, founded Oberlin in 1833. The duo named the area Oberlin honoring Jean-Frédéric Oberlin, who was an Alsatian minister. They wanted to establish a school to train Christian missionaries, as well as to create a religious community. Oberlin college was established in the city. Oberlin was also played an important role in the United States abolitionist movement in the mid-19th century.

Oberlin and Nearby Attractions

  • Findley State Park
  • Allen Memorial Art Museum
  • Carlisle Reservation
  • Apollo Theater
  • Goodtimes Amusement Park
  • Johnson Island Civil War Prison and Fort Site

Things To Do In Oberlin

Popular museums in and around Oberlin include the Milan Historical Museum, the Oberlin Heritage Center, Allen Memorial Art Museum, and Inland Seas Maritime Museum. Vermilion River Reservation, Bradley Woods Reservation, and French Creek Reservation offer opportunities for recreation, and activities such as fishing, boating, hiking, and picnicking. Cooke House, which was the home of Eleutherus Cooke, congressman and state legislator in the 1840s, is a renowned historic site in Sandusky, near Oberlin.

Oberlin Transportation

Air transportation is available at Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport.

Oberlin Higher Education

Oberlin College is located in the city. Nearby colleges include Lorain County Community College, Baldwin-Wallace College, and Ashland University.

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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