Lima, Ohio

Small Ohio city with local appeal

Midwest Lima, OH Metro

WhereAtHome Score

77

C+

out of 100

Overview

Lima is an Ohio city with a population of approximately 34,794, part of the Lima, OH metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $153,756. Median household income is $41,824.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 34,794 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $153,756 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $41,824 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 17.5 minutes
  • Part of the Lima, OH metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

34,794

Source: Census ACS

$153,756

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$41,824

Source: Census ACS

17.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

42

Source: Walk Score

82 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Allen County (county-level results)

28%
72%
Democrat 12,754
Republican 33,201
Leans R+44.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 74.9/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 80.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 42/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 77

Location

Lima, OH (40.7641, -84.0973)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.