Lorain County, Ohio
Lorain Real Estate and Local Guide
Lorain is a Lake Erie port city in Lorain County with a steelmaking and shipbuilding past, nicknamed the "International City" for its many immigrant communities. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Lorain best.
About the area
Living in Lorain, OH
Lorain is the birthplace of Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison, whose novel "The Bluest Eye" is set in the city.
The housing market
Homes in Lorain
- About 55.8% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 69.2% of housing is single-family detached homes.
- The median owner-occupied home value is about $123,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Lorain home
Lorain West Breakwater Light
Lake Erie lighthouse known locally as the "Jewel of the Port"
Lorain Palace Theatre
Historic theatre opened in 1928 that still shows films and hosts live performances
Black River
River through the city with the Black River Landing waterfront event site
Lakeview Park
Lake Erie park established in 1917 with a beach, historic rose garden and views of the lighthouse
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.