Lorain is a city in Lorain County, in the Cleveland-Elyria metro area. The municipality is located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie, at the mouth of the Black River, west of Cleveland. It's Ohio's 10th largest city.
Lorain is not too far from attractions like Sea World, and Geauga Lake Park for the hot summer months, and close to several ski resorts for the winter months. Lorain does experience four distinct seasons and there is nothing quite like the crisp, fall mornings with the leaves turning glorious shades of gold, orange and brown.
Lorain is growing quickly because of all it can offer its residents, new and old alike. With new technologies continually coming into Lorain, and with its ideal location on the Lake, it has so much potential for new families are who constantly arriving.
People are attracted to Lorain, not only because of its ideal setting, right on the lake, but because family values are high on the priority list of the communities, and it is reflected in the school and the high level of education. There are many choices here too, as students have a wide variety of schools to choose from, and tertiary education is a definite possibility with the abundance of colleges and universities in the area.
Lorain is growing quickly because of all it can offer its residents, new and old alike. With new technologies continually coming into Lorain, it has so much potential for new families are who constantly arriving. Come and check it out!
Housing Cost
There are several new developments, or communities under construction in the Lorain area. Housing in this area is more expensive than in other parts of Lorain County, although for the region they are competitively priced. New construction starts at $175,000, although the resale price of older homes is a little less. There are so many choices here, not just between apartments and condos, but between housing styles and sizes. If you are looking for something unique, you are sure to find it here in Lorain
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $100,400
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 70,239. Lorain covers 24.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 620 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 44052, 44053, 44055 - Area code: 440
Weather
Lorain, OH climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 85.00 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 19.30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Lorain is 38.02 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 4.07 Inches.
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