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Lima, OH vs Delaware, OH

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Are people in Delaware older or younger than people in Lima?
- The Median Age in Delaware is 1.9 years older than in Lima.

Are housing costs cheaper in Delaware or Lima?
- Delaware housing costs are 188.2% more expensive than Lima housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Delaware or Lima?
- The average commute for residents of Delaware is 10.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Lima.

Things to do in Lima?
Lima, Ohio lies within Allen County giving tourists leisure areas such as Uniopolis Community Complex combined with employment opportunities at Mercy Health St Rita’s along with entertainment opportunities at Cinema 8 Grandview Heights.

Things to do in Delaware?
Delaware, Ohio sits within Delaware county giving residents access to parks such as Deer Haven Preserve while also offering shopping options at Tanger Outlets Columbus.

 Lima, OHDelaware, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,004329,725,481
 Median Income$37,668  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$121,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.12  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lima    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

This is the most depressed city I have ever been in. It is a ghetto town and is very sad. The mall has nothing to offer and many retailers have moved out. Their style  More

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Over 16 years ago

Want to know what the best thing is about Lima? Nothing! Most places have at least a few things that make them unique and appealing. Not Lima; as a matter of fact, I am  More

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Over 17 years ago

I grew up around Dayton/ Lima area. We are seriously thinking of moving someplace warmer - south east. We have lived here because this is where our family if from. We  More

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Reviews for Delaware    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

The crime in Delaware is mix. Delaware like the rest of the country has an Heroin Epidemic. sadly there is an obituary in the town paper of someone who overdosed.   More

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Over 14 years ago

Delaware Ohio is a really great small town where old cars can cruise Sandusky St during the annual car show while families stroll along the street eating ice cream. The  More

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Over 17 years ago

Delaware county is very diversified - city and country. Huge shopping mall and small antique shops. Extremes on both ends of almost everythig and everything in the  More

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