2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Lima, OH vs Tavares, FL

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Lima is 59.4% older than the median age of a home in Tavares.
 Lima, OHTavares, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age69  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$302,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months11.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock83.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.64.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.4$11.0
 Homes Owned39.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock16.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented47.5%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Lima, OHTavares, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,620$1,840
 Studio Apartment$640  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,130$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$830  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,640$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,220  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Lima, OHTavares, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock2.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock10.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other8.2%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Lima, OHTavares, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock9.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,99913.9%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.7%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99922.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock4.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99916.6%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock16.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9993.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.2%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Lima, OHTavares, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock23.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20093.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.2%13.6%
 1980 to 19894.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock14.7%14.8%
 1960 to 19693.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock5.6%10.0%
 1940 to 194910.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.3%12.2%
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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lima

Reviews for Tavares    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

looking for the best reasonable area to live in close to Astatula, Fl. Low crime, cost of living and jobs. Husband lost job in Georgia and now has obtained a great  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

A great, great town..Wonderful city employees..A revitalized down town entertainment district..Seaplane port, new restaurants,water park for kids..A beautiful lighted  More

   |    Reply

Over 19 years ago

Been here 22 years. Leaving asap. Too many old people due to HUGE, well marketed retirement community taking over Lake/Sumter/Marion counties. High housing costs,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Tavares


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.